Ranomafana Weather

Ranomafana, located in the southeast part of Madagascar and well-known for its national park with dense rainforests and rich varieties of animals, has a tropical rainforest climate featuring warm temperatures and high rainfall.

Chameleons in Ranomafana National Park

Rainfall

Although May to October is the dry season here, still, each month averagely has 10 to 14 rainy days. The month with the lowest rainfall throughout the year is September, with 45 mm of precipitation and 10 rainy days on average. In the rainy season from November to April, there are averagely 15 to 20 rainy days per month. January is the wettest month here and receives average precipitation of 308 mm from about 20 rainy days. The high rainfall of Ranomafana results in high humidity between 81 and 89% throughout the year.

Average Rainfall of Ranomafana

Humidity Graph of Ranomafana

Temperature

Ranomafana has no extremely cold days. The highest monthly average temperatures are approximately from 20 to 28°C (68 to 82°F). From June to September, the lowest average temperatures can drop to 12 or 13°C (54 or 55°Fׄ), making it requisite to add clothes in the early morning and late evening periods, especially in your night tour in the Ranomafana National Park.

High/Low Temperatures of Ranomafana

Daytime

The day with the shortest daytime of about 10.9 hours falls in June and the longest daytime lasts about 13.4 hours in December.

Ranomafana Weather by Month and Travel Recommendation

Month	Weather	Peak/Slack Season	Recommendation Rate
January	Extremely Rainy, Hot	Slack Season
February	Extremely Rainy, Relatively Hot	Slack Season
March	Extremely Rainy, Warm	Slack Season
April	Rainy, Warm	Slack Season
May	A Little Rainy, Warm	Peak Season
June	A Little Rainy, Warm Day and Cool Night	Peak Season
July	A Little Rainy, Warm Day and Cool Night	Peak Season
August	A Little Rainy, Warm Day and Cool Night	Peak Season
September	A Little Rainy, Warm Day and Cool Night	Peak Season
October	A Little Rainy, Warm	Peak Season
November	Rainy, Hot	Slack Season
December	Extremely Rainy, Hot	Slack Season

Rainy Season: Hot and Humid November to April

Climate Overview

Exotic Plant in Ranomafana National Park

The whole rainy season is hot and humid, with average temperatures from around 16 to 28°C (61 to 82°F) and the total average precipitation of about 1,318 mm. Each month averagely has 15 to 20 rainy days, making it inconvenient to go sightseeing in the national park.

What to Bring

Clothes: Long-sleeved and quick-dry outfits can not only function as a physical barrier to mosquitos in the park but also make you comfortable with their breathable properties. For shoes, non-slippery and water-proof sneakers are suitable for a hike in the rainforest.

Accessories: Rain gear is requisite for visiting Ranomafana in its rainy season, and a raincoat is better than an umbrella because it’s more convenient. Besides, a mosquito repellent or other insecticides help to reduce bites in the humid environment.

Travel Tip

The high rainfall makes roads in dense tropical rainforests slippery and muddy, and fog before the rain causes poor visibility. So it is not suggested to visit Ranomafana in its rainy season.

Dry Season: Less Rainy May to October, Also Best Time to Visit Ranomafana

Climate Overview

Ranomafana’s climate in the dry season is warm during the day, with the highest average temperatures from around 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F). The lowest average temperatures range from 12 to 15°C (54 to 59°F), and it’s a little cold at dawn and night. Rainfall in this season is relatively lower, but there are still 10 to 14 rainy days per month on average. If you consider visiting Ranomafana between May and October, 2025, you’re advised to arrange the tour on rainless days as much as possible.

What to Bring

Clothes: It’s advisable to wear short-sleeved shirts plus a breathable thin coat to block UV radiation on sunny days. At night, you can change the thin coat to a thicker jacket to keep warm. For your bottom, thin long sweatpants are more recommended. Besides, don’t forget breathable hiking shoes.

Accessories: Since the dry season also has rainy days, you can pack a raincoat into your luggage. For sunny days in this season, remember to bring sunscreen or a sun hat to prevent sunburn. You may choose a hiking circuit with some slopes in the park, so you can consider bringing hiking gloves.

Best Things to Do

Cute Lemurs in Ranomafana National Park

1. View Endemic Lemurs, Ring-tailed Mongooses,nd Malagasy Paradise Flycatchers
The Ranomafana National Park gathers 12 varieties of lemurs, among which golden bamboo lemurs and greater bamboo lemurs can only be found here all over the world. Ring-tailed Mongooses feature a long tail with staggered black and reddish-brown rings. You can also view enormous birds among which the Malagasy Paradise Flycatcher will amaze you with the blue fur on its head.

2. Take a Night Tour to Find Nocturnal Lemurs, Chameleons, and Leaf-tail Geckos
Leaf-tail geckos and some lemurs in the Ranomafana National Park are nocturnal and they hunt only at night. Chameleons are easier to be found under light of a flashlight which you should bring for your night tour.

3. Enjoy a Hot Spring Bath in Station Thermale
After completing the hike in the rainforest, taking a hot spring bath in Station Thermale is a good way to relax your muscle and relieve fatigue. You can also swim in a large swimming pool here.