Toamasina Weather in January

Overview:
1. January is the hottest month of Toamasina throughout the year.
2. Rainfall is very high in this month, leading to high humidity.
3. It’s not recommended to travel to Toamasina in January with so much rain.

Toamasina, also known as Tamatave, a port city located on Madagascar’s east coast, experiences hot and wet weather in January.

Sea on Rainy Day of Toamasina

Abundant Rain

Toamasina in January receives quite abundant rainfall and the average precipitation this month can reach about 426 mm. In the entire month, rainy days amount to 17 in total, meaning that outdoor activities in this period become inconvenient. The risk of precipitation in Toamasina this month is as high as 57%, the second-highest in an entire year. Toamasina is famed for its beach scenery, and the frequent rain makes beach activities including sunbathing, swimming and snorkeling unfavorable.

Hot Day & Cool Night

Temperatures of Toamasina in January average between 26 and 30°C (79 and 86°F), making this month the hottest one throughout the year. During the day, the highest record temperature is about 32°C (90°F), leading to muggy weather in which people need to prevent heatstroke. The lowest record temperature is about 23°C (73°F), so it’s cool but not cold in the early morning and late evening periods and you needn’t to carry additional clothes to keep warm. Sea temperature of Toamasina in January is 28°C (82°F), slightly lower than the high average temperature of the land and also an ideal temperature for tourists to enjoy sea activities.

High Humidity

The southeast trade wind from the Indian Ocean brings plenty of moisture to the east coast of Madagascar, so weather of Toamasina in January is marked by high humidity of around 84%. Some people may feel uncomfortable in such a humid environment.

Daylight Hours & Sunshine Hours

Toamasina welcomes its earliest sunrise at around 5:10 and sees its latest sunset at around 18:25 in January. Therefore, it enjoys relatively long daytime approximately ranging 12h50min to 13h10min, during which sunshine lasts for about 7 hours on average. The UV index this month is about 7, meaning that you need to wear sunscreen or a sun hat to block strong radiation around the noon time on those sunny days.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Toamasina?

Lush Plants in Toamasina in January

January with so much rain is not a good time to visit Toamasina. The abundant rain not only brings inconvenience to your sightseeing, especially your relaxation on beaches, but also makes roads muddy and unsmooth, and even worse, causes flooding sometimes.

The only advantage of this month is that fewer tourists make their tours to this city in this period, making January the slack season. Accordingly, the travel cost is lower.

What to Wear in Toamasina in January

Clothes: Light summer outfits are enough in Toamasina in January. For tops, people wear T-shirt or short-sleeved shirts. Shorts and skirts are suitable bottoms. Clothes made of quick-dry materials are more recommended because they won’t be sweaty and make you uncomfortable in humid January. Toamasina also has some sunshine hours in this month, so you can further bring a sun-protective jacket and a wide-brimmed sun hat.

Shoes: Water-proof sneakers or flats are more suitable to wear in rainy January.

Accessories: An umbrella or a raincoat is requisite in damp climate of Toamasina in January. In addition, a little portable fan can bring you a sense of coolness.

Toamasina January Travel Tips

1. In consideration of excessive rain in January, it’s not advisable to visit Toamasina this month. But if you can only spend your vacation in January, 2026, indoor attractions and some other places less affected by rain are more recommended. For example, you can go to Fort Manda, the local museum Musée VAVITIANA, and the local market Bazar Kely.
2. Please check the weather forecast beforehand and go sightseeing in less rainy period.

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