Madagascar Weather in August

 Season: Dry Season 

In Short: one of the coldest months, big temperature difference, low precipitation

Ifaty in August

Madagascar weather in August remains cool and dry. It is one of the coldest months in Madagascar. The temperature difference between day and night is comparatively big, with a daytime temperature of 26°C (78.8°F) or so on average and a monthly average nighttime temperature of about 15°C (59°F). It is still in the dry season this month, so the monthly average precipitation is low at 45 mm, with 9 days of rain. Paying a visit to Madagascar in August is really a good choice because of comfortable weather and amazing landscapes.

 The warmest cities in Madagascar in August 

Toliara: 19.6-26.8°C (67.28°F-80.24°F); Mahajanga: 20.6-29.8°C (69.08°F-85.64°F); Morondava: 20.2-28.3°C (68.36°F-82.94°F)

 The coldest cities in Madagascar in August 

Antananarivo: 9.6-21°C (49.28°F-69.8°F); Fianarantsoa: 9.8-20.3°C (49.64°F-68.54°F); Toamasina: 17-24.9°C (62.6°F-76.82°F)

What to Pack to Visit Madagascar in August

1. The sun is warm during the day in August, so you can pack thin and breathable clothing like T-shirt and shorts. Ladies can also bring stylish skirt or thin dress for taking nice photos. Thin sweater, windbreaker or jacket is a must when you go out at night.
2. Be sure to bring some sunscreen to avoid sunburn, as the sunlight is strong in Madagascar. If you have room to spare in your suitcase, you can also bring your parasol, sunhat and sunglasses.
3. The climate in Madagascar is changeable, with sporadic showers. It is recommended that you bring a raincoat to avoid getting wet.
4. To avoid being bitten by countless mosquitos and wild insects, take some mosquito repellent and relevant medicine with you.
5. Don’t forget to bring bathing suit if going to the beaches and lightweight hiking shoes to the natural reserves.

Top Attractions to Visit in August in Madagascar

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Relax on a pristine beach or adventure in lush rainforest, either option is ideal for you when traveling to Madagascar in August. August is also the prime time for whale watching.

1. Nosy Be

With 345 days of sunshine and the seawater above 25 °C (77°F) all year round, Nosy Be is a charming island of sunshine. The best thing to do here is snorkeling or sea fishing. You can watch the sunset at Nosy Iranja, have a drink in a small bar, or enjoy perfumes in Ylang-Ylang processing plant. Appreciating a delightful sea view while riding a horse on the beach is also allowed here. It is really a great place for vacation during the summer holidays.

2. Sainte Marie

Sainte Marie is surrounded by atolls and lagoons, where you can see pure and clear seawater with colorful and clumped corals. Visiting Madagascar during the whale-watching period, you can’t pass up the chance to get up close to humpbacks. Whales appear on Sainte Marie Island from July to September every year. In addition to whale watching, you can also snorkel and dive here. Or slowing down a tour around the island is also pretty good.

3. Ifaty

Ifaty is a small bay where two calm and beautiful fishing villages sit, and owns one of the most charming beaches in Madagascar. It is mostly sunny in August, so you can relax on the soft sandy beach in the shade of palm trees here. Besides, all kinds of water activities such as whale watching, kitesurfing, snorkeling are available for you to take part in. You can also see ancient baobabs along the way to Ifaty.

4. Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park

August provides ideal conditions for hiking through a Bemaraha stone forest and wildlife viewing. Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park is the largest and most spectacular park in Madagascar and it is even the largest stone forest in the world. What you can see here are rolling stone forests in various shapes and unspoiled mangrove swamps. Also there are many rare and unique lemurs and birds you can encounter on your hike.

Madagascar Festival in August

The Assumption Day

Every year on August 15th, Madagascar celebrates the Assumption Day gleefully, which the Madagascar people also calls Asompsiona. It is a cultural and religious festival, with vibrant parades, traditional ceremonies and lively activities. If you are a catholic, you can go to churches and spend the day with islanders here.

The Whale Festival

Madagascar has an eight-day Whale Festival in August. Of course, the most popular activity is going out to sea to watch humpbacks, and they are considered by islanders to be harbingers of good weather and safety. Except for this, there are other big events you can join in, including canoe races, concerts, and beach parties. The purpose of all activities is to call on people to protect the marine ecological environment.

Tips for Travelling to Madagascar in August

Owing to favorable weather conditions in August and summer holidays in some countries, Madagascar is in its peak season for tourism. The number of tourists also surges at this time, and as a result, airfares and hotel prices goes up very high, and popular spots can be very crowded. To make sure your trip to Madagascar will go on smoothly, you’d better check and book flights, hotels and scenic spot tickets in advance.

August Weather of Major Madagascar Cities

City	Temp	Rainfall (mm)	Humi- dity (%)	Sunrise/ Sunset
Antananarivo	9.6-21°C (49.28°F-69.8°F)	10.4	74.5	06:20:07/ 17:37:53
Toliara	19.6-26.8°C (67.28°F-80.24°F)	3	63	06:36:16/ 17:41:09
Fianaranstoa	9.8-20.3°C (49.64°F-68.54°F)	5	79	06:25:23/ 17:32:37
Toamasina	17-24.9°C (62.6°F-76.82°F)	218.2	85	06:09:57/ 17:30:20
Mahajanga	20.6-29.8°C (69.08°F-85.64°F)	3	58	06:18:19/ 17:42:10
Morondava	20.2-28.3°C (68.36°F-82.94°F)	2	61	06:20:02/ 17:37:37
Antisiranana	19.4-28.7°C (66.92°F-83.66°F)	18.7	74	06:02:31/ 17:33:52

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