Mitsinjo Forest

Weather & Climate

Mitsinjo Forest Operators

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By Anthony Ham

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

Climate Chart Mitsinjo Forest – 900m / 2,953ft

High in the Madagascar highlands, Mitsinjo Forest has a wet and cool climate. It rains year-round, but the winter months (May to October) are considerably drier than the wet summer months (November to April). Warm waterproof clothing is essential throughout the year, as rainfall is always possible.

Dry Season –May to October – Winter

Conditions are cool and less humid than in the Wet season. It still rains regularly but downpours are much lighter and less frequent. It is 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/72°F in July and nights are cold at 9°C/48°F. It can still rain any day but showers are less frequent.
October – It starts to warm up 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

It is warm and humid in the Wet season. Because of the high altitude, it never gets really hot. It rains a lot. 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 are around 28°C/82°F.
December, January, February & March – In December the rainy season kicks in 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 humid. Daytime temperatures average 28°C/82°F.
April – The heavy rains stop and temperatures start to drop. In the daytime it gets to about 27°C/81°F. At night temperatures are around 15°C/59°F.