Masoala National Park Best Time To Visit
Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Madagascar.
Masoala National Park has a very wet year-round climate. The driest weather is from August to November and these are the best months for hiking. Many lemurs have their young around October and November. Between July and the end of September, humpback whales stay in Antongil Bay to have their calves. The best time for spotting reptiles is from September to February.
August to November Dry Season – Winter
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It rains less and the forest paths are better for walking
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In October and November many lemurs have babies
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Whales stay in the bay to have young from July to late September
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Temperatures drop and it can get surprisingly cool at night
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Animals tend to be less active during these months
December to July Wet Season – Summer
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Orchids bloom from October to December or January
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September to January are the best bird-watching months
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Reptiles and some mammals are generally more active
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It rains often and humidity is high
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Forest paths can become very muddy and slippery
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January to March often sees extreme weather including cyclones
Best Time To Go by Major Park
- Amber Mountain NP
- Andasibe-Mantadia NP
- Ankarana Special Reserve
- Bemaraha National Park
- Ifotaka Forest
- Isalo National Park
- Masoala National Park
- Ranomafana National Park
- Sainte Luce Reserve