What is the climate like in Madagascar?
Madagascar has a tropical climate with significant regional variations: the East Coast is very humid, the highlands cooler, the West and South coasts dry, and the North hot year-round. The rainy season runs from December to April with cyclone risk.
Climate by region
- East Coast: very humid with frequent rainfall throughout the year
- Highlands (Antananarivo, Antsirabe): cooler climate, sometimes cold nights
- West and South Coast: drier and more arid areas
- North: warm climate year-round, ideal conditions for beaches
Seasons to remember
The rainy season runs from December to April across the entire island, with a risk of cyclones particularly marked on the East Coast. This period corresponds to the austral summer, with higher temperatures and significant humidity.
The dry season (May to November) offers milder conditions, particularly in the highlands where temperatures can drop noticeably at night.
To remember for your trip
This climatic diversity allows you to visit Madagascar year-round by adapting your itinerary to the most favorable regions depending on the period. The highlands remain pleasant even during the warm season.