Nosy Be Weather in May

 Season: Dry Season
 In Short: dry, warm, abundant sunny days

In May, the weather of Nosy Be can be defined as warm and pleasant. The average temperature varies from 26 to 28°C (78.8 to 82.4°F). It can be a little hot at noon, but generally the temperature is within a comfortable range.

It rains averagely for 4 days only in May, with the precipitation being 37 mm, which means there are abundant sunny days for you to travel around. In addition, the sun usually rises at 5:55 or so and falls at around 17:32. The daytime hours reach approximately 11 hours and 40 minutes, offering enough time for day tours. The humidity is around 68%. Generally, the Nosy Be climate in May is ideal for a trip.

 See also: Madagascar Weather in May

People Enjoying Massage on Nosy Be Island

Recommended Clothes & Packing List for a Nosy Be Trip in May

It’s recommended that you bring breathable and thin cotton or linen clothes. Tank tops, T-shirts, short-sleeved shirts are great. You need to take a swimming suit so that you can try those must-do underwater activities in Nosy Be. In addition, for girls, a long dress fits the sceneries on the island and helps with taking perfect pictures.

For bottom clothes, you can pick shorts or skirts. And a pair of long pants will save you from annoying stings in the jungles. You’re also advised to take a pair of sandals for beach walking and a pair of sneakers for the tour in wild rainforests and nature reserves.

 Other Items: Sunglasses, a sun hat, sunscreen cream are musts. Take a sun umbrella to isolate sun rays if there’s a long stay under the sun. Mosquito spray is important, too.

Where to Go & What to Do in April in Nosy Be

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1. Nosy Iranja

Sea turtles are a highlight of Nosy Iranja. May happen to be the time for adult sea turtles to lay eggs, so at this time, you may have the chance to observe new-born sea turtles and broken eggshells. A guide will help a lot in finding them. What’s more, the beautiful sceneries on Nosy Iranja Island are also worth a visit. Two smaller islands are connected by a 2-kilometer-long (1.3 miles) stretch of white beach. It’s this stretch of beach that makes Nosy Iranja so special. The beach is completely visible when the tide is low, and you can simply walk through the glowing beach to reach the other island.

Scenery of Nosy Iranja

2. Nosy Komba

A 30-minute cruise from Nosy Be can easily take you to Nosy Komba, which looks like a turtle shell from the air. To visit this island on sunny days in May is a wise choice. It is renowned for its various fauna and flora, in which the adorable lemurs stand out. You are allowed to be very close to lemurs and feed them with bananas. What’s more special is that you may encounter the extremely rare black lemurs, which can’t be found elsewhere. You can also take pictures with lemurs, snakes and sea turtles here.

Lemur on Nosy Komba

3. Donia Music Festival in Late May

Donia Festival is held every year in Nosy Be by the end of May and lasts for a few days. It is much more than just a music festival nowadays, but a real cultural event that gather islanders, tourists, and music lovers worldwide together to celebrate and communicate. It serves you with not only traditional Malagasy music performances, but also modern types of music. You can feel the collision of two different artist manifestations. At the time of Donia Festival, the streets will be crowded with all kinds of stalls selling local food and special handicrafts. Planning a trip to Nosy Be in May 2025, you should not miss Donia Music Festival.