Toamasina Weather

Located on the east coast of Madagascar, Toamasina, formerly known as Tamatave, has a tropical rainforest climate with high temperatures and high rainfall throughout the year.

High Temperatures

Located in the tropical region, the weather of Toamasina (Tamatave) features high temperatures between about 20 and 30°C (68 and 86°F) on average year round. June to August are the coolest months, with lowest recorded temperatures of around 16 or 17°C (61 or 63°F), not very cold. January to March are the time with the highest temperatures with the highest recorded temperature of 32°C (90°C), and people need to prevent heatstroke in this period.

Hottest Month: January: 26-30°C (79-86°F)

Coolest Month: July: 20-23°C (68-73°F)

High/Low Temperatures of Toamasina

Sea Temperatures

Sea temperatures of Toamasina are in a range from 24 to 28°C (75 to 82°F), perfect for enjoying various sea sports such as swimming, snorkeling, and surfing.

Sea Temperatures of Toamasina

High Rainfall

The climate of Toamasina is wet throughout the year, without distinct dry or rainy season. The annual average precipitation reaches more than 2,800 mm. The period receiving relatively low rainfall lasts from May to December; even though, it has 110 to 220 mm of precipitation and 6 to 12 rainy days per month on average.

It should be noted that between January and April, tropical cyclones may hit Toamasina, bringing strong wind and rainstorms. In these months, the average monthly rainfall is as high as about 255 to 440 mm. In consideration of this, it’s advisable to check weather forecasts in advance and try to arrange your travel on days without rain.

Wettest Month: March: 440 mm / 18 rainy days

Driest Month: September: 110 mm / 7 rainy days

Average Rainfall of Toamasina

High Humidity

Warm and hot weather with high rainfall brings Toamasina enough moisture and humidity here is high between 82 and 86 % in the entire year.

Humidity Graph of Toamasina

Length of Daytime

The daytime of Toamasina is in a rough range of 11h to 13h10min. The day having the longest daytime falls in December and the shortest daytime is in June.

7-Day Toamasina Weather Forecast

Toamasina Weather by Month

January February March April May June July August September October November December

Toamasina Climate by Month and Best Visit Time

January-April: Hot and Rainy

Weather of Toamasina in these months is hot and rainy, with average temperatures from about 25 to 30°C (77 to 86°F) and average monthly precipitation from about 255 to 440 mm. There are 14 to 18 rainy days per month on average, covering about half of each month. Given the above, it’s not suggested to visit Toamasina in this period with a muggy climate.

May-December: Warm with Less Rain, Also Best Visit Time

Temperatures in these months average from about 20 to 29°C (68 to 84°F), making people feel warm and cozy most of the time. Monthly rainfall of this period is lower than that of the other months, with 110 to 220 mm of precipitation on 6 to 12 days per month on average. Under warm and less rainy weather conditions, May to December is considered as the best time to visit Toamasina.

Toamasina Street View on Sunny Day

Sea on Rainy Day

Packing List for Visiting Toamasina

Busy Market in Toamasina

Clothes & Shoes: Thin and breathable summer clothes including short-sleeved shirts, T-shirts, shorts, skirts, and dresses are suitable to wear in the warm and sometimes hot weather of Toamasina. If you plan to swim, snorkel, or go surfing, don’t forget to bring your bathing suit. For shoes, breathable sneakers or flats are recommended, and you can also pack a pair of sandals or slippers into your luggage for a convenient trip to Toamasina’s beach.

Other Requisites: In view of so much rain throughout the year, rain gear such as an umbrella or a raincoat is a must. To prevent your shoes from getting wet, you can additionally wear waterproof shoe covers or pack rain boots. Besides, when the weather is sometimes sunny, the UV-level can be high, so it’s necessary to avoid sunburn with sunblock, sunglasses, or a sun hat.