Madagascar Weather in April

Season: Dry Season 

In Short: sunny, light rainfall, dry season begins

Sainte Marie in April

In April, Madagascar weather is generally sunny, and there may be light rainfall in the eastern and northern parts of the island. As the transition month from the rainy season to the dry season, April witnesses a sharp drop in precipitation. The monthly average total precipitation is only 93 mm. As for its monthly average temperature, it ranges from 20-29°C (68°F-84.2°F). From April onwards, the sunny and dry weather attracts more and more visitors to Madagascar.

 The warmest cities in Madagascar in April   

Morondava: 24-31.4°C (75.2°F-88.52°F); Mahajanga: 24.3-30.8°C (75.74°F-87.44°F); Toliara: 23.4-30.1°C (74.12°F-86.18°F)

 The coldest cities in Madagascar in April  

Antananarivo: 15-25.2°C (59°F-77.36°F); Fianarantsoa: 14.1-22.3°C (57.38°F-72.14°F); Toamasina: 21.4-28.8°C (70.52°F-83.84°F)

Recommended Clothes to Wear in April

For this month, the sensible temperature is agreeable. On the whole, light and comfortable clothes are recommended when you travel to Madagascar in April.

Girls

Tops: light shirt made of cotton and linen or camisole with thin sun-protective overcoat is just fine during the daytime. As the temperature gets lower at night, you can add a coat or change into a long-sleeved dress directly.

Bottoms & shoes: Shorts or skirt are suitable when there is enough sunshine. You may prefer light jeans at cool night. Besides, a pair of sandals or casual shoes is enough at this time.

Boys

Tops: T-shirt or other short-sleeved shirts are appropriate for boys in sunny days. It’s better if they’re made of cotton, because cotton can absorb sweat quickly.
Bottoms & shoes: The most suitable bottoms are shorts or light pants for boys, and sneakers can match any bottoms well. 

Accessories: You can bring your sunglasses and sunhat or parasol for physical sunlight prevention. And in case of the rain, raingear also needs to be packed or prepared.

Why Travel to Madagascar in April

Starting from April, Madagascar gradually enters the peak travel season. Bright sunshine, clear sky and favorable temperature in April help you have a pleasant experience.
1. As the rainy season just ends, the landscape here looks full of vitality. Fresh green vegetation can be seen everywhere.
2. Specific animals of Madagascar like lemurs become more active outdoors because of less rainy time, so you can observe them better. 
3. Most large national parks and reserves open in early April, which means you’ll have more travel destinations to choose from. 

Top Things to Do in Madagascar in April

Tourism Rate: 

1. Watching Birds in Ankarafantsika National Park

With up to 129 species of birds, Ankarafantsika National Park attracts bird lovers from all over the world. It is a natural habitat for birds because of its rich wetlands and lakes. The park is one of the few natural reserves in Madagascar where the International Organization for Animal Research is stationed all year round. You can observe a variety of birds here in nice weather in April.

2. Visiting Anjohibe Cave

Anjohibe Cave is a typical karst cave. Huge stalactites are crisscrossed, and it is known as one of the most magnificent caves in Madagascar. The primitive forest around the cave has been well preserved, and the waterfall is equal to a natural swimming pool for tourists. Also you may meet wild lemurs when you walk through the path. By the way, it is not difficult to drive on sunny days though half the roads here are dirt roads.

3. Experiencing Sea-Based Activities in Ifaty

Ifaty is situated at Toliara, southeast Madagascar, and it consists of three peaceful fishing villages. Ifaty is also recognized as one of the best diving sites in Madagascar. Visitors come here mainly to experience various sea-based activities such as sailing, surfing, diving and fishing. You can go sea fishing with locals and see how easily they catch fish and lobsters. There are as many as 300 sunny days here, so you can come here anytime when it’s not raining.

4. Appreciating Gems in Ilakaka

Ilakaka is not a town at first, but a small gas station on N7 Road. The main reason why it developed so quickly is that there are approximate 180,000 square kilometers of gem deposits beneath it. It is easy to pick a dry day in April here. And on both sides of the road are the small gem shops. You can appreciate a large number of beautiful gems here, of which sapphires are the most famous.

5. Relaxing Yourself in Sainte Marie

Sainte Marie becomes more fascinating in April, because flowers blossom well, plants grow lusher and beaches look clearer after the rain. In addition to enjoying the beautiful natural scenery in Sainte Marie, there are a variety of activities to choose from, such as trekking adventure, bicycle tour around the island, and diving, etc.

6. Celebrating Santabary Festival with Locals

It’s a festival unique to Madagascar and is celebrated in late April or early May. The origin of Santabary Festival is to show thanks and gratitude for the first rice harvest each year. Malagasy people would prepare a sumptuous feast on this day. If you are lucky enough to encounter this festival, you can appreciate traditional Madagascar music and dance with great enjoyment here.

April Weather of Major Madagascar Cities

City	Temp	Rainfall (mm)	Humi- dity (%)	Sunrise/ Sunset
Antananarivo	15-25.2°C (59°F-77.36°F)	64.5	79.5	05:59:26/ 17:53:14
Toliara	23.4-30.1°C (74.12°F-86.18°F)	15	68	06:10:48/ 18:01:17
Fianaranstoa	14.1-22.3°C (57.38°F-72.14°F)	45	88	06:00:47/ 17:51:53
Toamasina	21.4-28.8°C (70.52°F-83.84°F)	322.8	84	05:50:14/ 17:44:43
Mahajanga	24.3-30.8°C (75.74°F-87.44°F)	44	72	05:50:14/ 17:44:43
Morondava	24-31.4°C (75.2°F-88.52°F)	13	66	05:59:17/ 17:53:02
Antisiranana	22.6-31°C (72.68°F-87.8°F)	52.5	79	05:46:52/ 17:44:11

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