May verdict

Madagascar in May

Weather score69Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 80mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

26°C

Rain

80mm

Sun

7.5h

Sea

17°C

Weather score

69

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 80mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Madagascar with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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May26°C average high

May is close to Madagascar's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to April and November to December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May80mm average rain

May sits on the drier side of Madagascar's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsApril to November

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May7.5 hours average sun

May is below Madagascar's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsAugust to November

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May17°C average sea

May is close to Madagascar's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJanuary to May and December

Sea temperatures are usually near 18°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May69 weather score

May scores above Madagascar's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsApril to June and August to November

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.