Madagascar Weather in March

 Season: Rainy Season 

In Short: moderate temperature, declining precipitation

Nosy Be in March

March is the last month of the rainy season in Madagascar. The weather in March will be mild and steady. The average temperature in this month ranges from 21°-29°C (69.8°F-84.2°F), which is moderate. Although it still has an average of 16 rainy days, the total precipitation declines to 202 mm. In other words, it still rains in some regions now and then, but there are more and more sunny days than in the previous months.

 The warmest cities in Madagascar in March 

Toliara: 24.8-31.1°C (76.64°F-87.98°F); Mahajanga: 24.9-30.6°C (76.82°F-87.08°F); Morondava: 25.3-31.9°C (77.54°F-89.42°F)

 The coldest cities in Madagascar in March 

Antananarivo: 16.3-25.9°C (61.34°F-78.62°F); Fianarantsoa: 15.9-23.7°C (60.62°F-74.66°F); Toamasina: 22.4-29.5°C (72.32°F-85.1°F)

What to Wear and Pack to Visit Madagascar in March

There is a little variation in temperature in March. You can wear light and thin clothes during the day and add a coat at night to keep warm. Easy dressing can make your trip more comfortable. What you also need to think about is strong sunshine, big rainfall and active mosquitoes. Packing something like sunscreen cream, raingear and mosquito spray is a must. 

Top Attractions to Visit in Madagascar in March

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Travelling to Madagascar in March is not recommended, because it is inconvenient in many ways due to the rains from time to time. For instance, the overall transportation network in Madagascar is not well developed, and some areas are only connected by dirt roads, so rains may influence the traffic conditions a lot. However, it still has good national roads connecting major cities and some big nature reserves. Thus if you insist, here are a few places you can go.

1. Nosy Be

Nosy Be is the most famous tourism destination in Madagascar, which is well known for a kind of aromatic plant, Ylang-Ylang. When you walk around the island, you can smell the faint fragrance everywhere. This is why Nosy Be is also called “Fragrant Island”. Nosy Be also owns the most beautiful beaches in the world, where the sand is soft, the sky is blue and the sea is peaceful. There are not too many buildings around here, so you can feel a sense of peace and relaxation away from the hustle and bustle. The temperature here is mild for people in March, so it can be considered as a good travel choice on sunny days.

2. Antsirabe

Madagascar’s weather in March is pretty suitable to explore Antsirabe, an attractive highland town. The natural resources created by the geological movement of volcanic eruptions brought valuable wealth to this region. Not only can you enjoy spectacular mountain or lake sceneries, but also can bath in thermal springs to relax yourself. The town is full of cultural atmosphere and you can take a rickshaw through its streets to appreciate beautiful steeple churches. Also Antsirabe is rich in gems, and if you’re interested, you can buy them at the craft stalls.

3. Masoala National Park

Masoala National Park wat built in 1997 and is located in the northeast of Madagascar. It was listed as the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in June, 2007. The park’s name derives from two local words that can be translated as eye and forest. That is to say, the park is the eye of rainforests. Nourished by the rain and the warm climate, the rainforest is lusher and greener during the rainy season, so you can visit this park in March. And the rainforest zone is so large that you would view serene rainforests thoroughly. There are also three ocean parks here, making it a best resort for adventure lovers.

4. Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park is home to 11 lemur species, including the largest lemur in Madagascar. If you live near the park at night, you can hear the cries of lemurs. Besides, you will find many wild and precious orchids growing here and you can immerse yourself into this refreshing and relaxing world. Night tour is also allowed in this park. Pick a night when it’s not raining and come here to feel nature’s mystery.

Madagascar Festivals in March

Alahamadi Be

In a sense, Alahamadi Be is equivalent to New Year’s Day, except that Madagascar celebrates it in March every year and it lasts for several days. If you happen to be in Madagascar at this time, you will be involved in many colorful activities, such as singing and dancing shows, firework displays, traditional games, etc.

Martyrs’ Day

Martyrs’ Day is celebrated on March 29th every year in Madagascar. It’s a festival for Malagasy people to honor those who have died in the rebellion for their country’s independence. There are some national ceremonies and cultural events as well as community gatherings will be held on this day. And then, you can learn about part of Madagascar’s history from it.

The Benefits of Traveling to Madagascar in the Rainy Season

1. There are more types of animals to watch during the rainy season. It is because some of the wild animals hibernate during the dry season, and in the rainy season they wake up and become more active. Also the color of chameleons, local dwellers, would be more abundant.
2. The climate is fairly wet and you can see green plants everywhere. While in the dry season, with the exception of tropical rainforests, many plants dry out. Therefore, if you are a landscape photographer, you may take a lot of nice photos.
3. During this period, the price of air tickets and hotels are much lower, so for people with small budgets, they can save money to do more things. And there are fewer tourists, which can reduce the trouble of waiting in line when visiting some popular attractions.

March Weather of Major Madagascar Cities

City	Temp	Rainfall (mm)	Humi- dity (%)	Sunrise/ Sunset
Antananarivo	16.3-25.9°C (61.34°F-78.62°F)	203.5	80.5	05:51:26/ 18:18:17
Toliara	24.8-31.1°C (76.64°F-87.98°F)	40	70	05:58:27/ 18:30:40
Fianaranstoa	15.9-23.7°C (60.62°F-74.66°F)	170	89	05:49:14/ 18:20:29
Toamasina	22.4-29.5°C (72.32°F-85.1°F)	478.4	85	05:43:06/ 18:08:53
Mahajanga	24.9-30.6°C (76.82°F-87.08°F)	132	77	05:53:55/ 18:18:16
Morondava	25.3-31.9°C (77.54°F-89.42°F)	49	71	05:51:13/ 18:18:09
Antisiranana	22.9-30.6°C (73.22°F-87.08°F)	179.4	80	05:43:25/ 18:04:41

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