Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Weather & Climate

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By Anthony Ham

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Madagascar.

Climate Chart Andasibe-Mantadia National Park – 800-1,233m / 2,625-4,045ft

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park is in the highlands of Madagascar and has a cool, wet climate. The wet summer months, from November to April, see daytime temperatures of around 28°C/82°F and very high humidity. There is less rain in the drier winter months from May to October. Night-time temperatures at this time average 12°C/54°F. Warm waterproof clothing is essential throughout the year.

Dry Season –May to October – Winter

The Dry season is cool and less humid than the Wet season. It can still rain anytime but downpours are less frequent. It gets quite cold at night, with an average temperature of 12°C/54°F.

May – It rains less toward the end of the month. Afternoons are pleasant with temperatures reaching 25°C/77°F, but evenings and early mornings are cooler at around 14°C/57°F.
June, July, August & September – It cools down to daytime temperatures of 22°C/73°F in July and August, with nights dropping to 10°C/50°F. It can still rain but showers are less frequent.
October – It starts to warm up slightly to an average daytime temperature of 26°C/79°F. Nights are less chilly at 13°C/55°F.

Wet Season –November to April – Summer

The Wet season months are warm and humid, but because of the high altitude, it never gets really hot. It rains a lot and waterproof clothing is essential. January to March is cyclone season. Daytime temperatures average 28°C/82°F.

November – This is the beginning of the rainy season. Rains usually start toward the end of the month. It warms up a little and daytime temperatures reach 28°C/82°F.
December, January, February & March – The rainy season kicks in during December and there are heavy downpours most days. Rain increases in January, and between January and March there is a chance of cyclones and torrential rains. It is warm and very humid. Daytime temperatures reach 28°C/82°F.
April – Heavy rains stop and temperatures start to drop. In the daytime it gets to around 27°C/81°F, and at night temperatures are about 15°C/59°F.