Morondava Weather in January
Season: Rainy Season; Summer In Short: scorching, wettest time in the year
January weather in Morondava is wet. Actually, it is the rainiest time within a whole year. According to previous data, the average monthly precipitation is up to 244 mm, while in the driest period of Morondava, monthly precipitation can drop to 3mm. The abundant rainfall primarily falls in approximately 13 days. The humidity is about 77%. The most annoying thing caused by large rainfall is the bad traffic. Road can be pretty muddy, so plan your trip carefully.
On the other hand, you feel uncomfortable with the scorching climate in January. There are around 14 days, recorded by reliable stats, when the average highest temperature reaches 32°C (89.6°F). During the days without rain, the weather usually is partly cloudy or overcast. Complete sunny days are rare to see. Sun usually rises at about 5:35 and falls at 18:48 or so. The total daytime is around 13 hours and 15 minutes.
See also: Madagascar Weather in January
Tsiribihina River in Rainy January
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Packing List for Morondava Trip in January, 2026
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Outfit for wild fields: Wear a short-sleeve T-shirt with thin cotton pants and match them with breathable sneakers or flats. Sun-protective clothing made of cooling material is also a good outerwear. In addition, wear sunglasses and a sun hat. Outfit for beach: A T-shirt or short-sleeved shirt with shorts or a skirt can be a perfect outfit. Sandals add more holiday style to your beach trip. You may also wear bikini, which is more suitable for swimming and photo taking. Wear a rush guard if you plan to surf.
Other Items to Pack:
1. A large bottle of sunscreen cream;
2. Mosquito repellent and mentholated cream;
3. A neck fan;
4. An umbrella or a raincoat.
Top Things to Do When Coming to Morondava in January
Travel Recommendation Stars:1. Watch Sunset on Avenue of the Baobabs
Morondava is renowned for its baobab trees, and the best place to see them is on Avenue of the Baobabs. January soaks baobab trees in ample rainfall. You can see lush green leaves on top of the trees, quite different from the bald branches in dry season. Meanwhile, you don’t have to suffer from the overwhelming dust in the air. The only thing is that you need to pick a sunny day to go when the road is not muddy. The sunset on Baobab Avenue is usually magical with orange and sometimes purple clouds hanging over the very end of the sky. Silhouetted against these gorgeous colors, the tall and thick baobab trees stand.
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Beautiful Sunset on Avenue of the Baobabs
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2. Have Fun with Lemurs in Kimony Private Resort
Kimony Private Resort is actually a three-star hotel which raises 6 kinds of lemurs by their own. In contrast with lemurs living in totally wild fields, lemurs here are obviously friendlier to humans and very used to interacting with visitors. They usually can’t wait to eat the bananas on your hands, and but may climb up to your shoulders for the food.
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A Lemur in Kimony Private Resort
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3. Get Close to Primitive Lifestyle in Betania Village
January is not a good time to visit those wild rainforests, but it is just fine to go to this small Betania fishing village to get really close to local primitive life. Betania, with no electricity or tap water, still depends on traditional fishing industry. The beach here is usually filled with men setting off for fishing and women waiting for the freshest seafood from their men. The cheapest seafood with the best quality can be purchased on the beach. The market is usually open at 10 a.m.
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Local People of Betania Village
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January Weather for Other Destinations in Madagascar