Ranomafana National Park

Weather & Climate

21 Ranomafana Tours

Expert

By Philip Briggs

Philip is the author of the Insight Guide to Madagascar.

Climate Chart Ranomafana National Park – 611-1,330m / 2,005-4,364ft

Ranomafana National Park has a mild to warm climate with high rainfall. The wet summer months, from November to April, see daytime temperatures of around 26°C/79°F and very high humidity. Nights are cooler at an average of 15°C/59°F. Rain falls much less often in the drier winter months from May to October. Nighttime temperatures at this time average 10°C/50°F.

Dry Season –May to October – Winter

It is cool and less humid than in the Wet season. It can still rain anytime, but downpours are less frequent. It gets quite cold at night with an average temperature of 10°C/50°F.

May – Rainfall is easing. Afternoons are pleasant with average temperatures of 23°C/73°F, but evenings and early mornings are cool with temperatures around 11°C/52°F.
June, July, August & September – It cools down to daytime temperatures of 20°C/68°F in July, and nights are chilly at 8°C/46°F. Rain is infrequent.
October – It starts to warm up slightly to an average daytime temperature of 25°C/77°F. Nights are less chilly at 13°C/55°F.

Wet Season –November to April – Summer

The Wet season months are warm and humid. The high altitude keeps it from getting too hot. It rains a lot and waterproof clothing is essential. Daytime temperatures average 26°C/79°F.

November – This is a shoulder month that marks 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 26°C/79°F.
December, January, February & March – In December the rainy season truly begins and it rains most days, although not usually the whole day. It is warm and very humid. Daytime temperatures average 27°C/81°F.
April – The heavy rains stop and temperatures start to drop. In the daytime it gets to around 25°C/77°F, and at night temperatures are around 14°C/57°F.