Best Time to Visit Toamasina, Toamasina, Madagascar
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Toamasina.
Toamasina does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (February, 26.5°C / 79.7°F) and driest (September, 98 mm / 3.9 in) months. The drier stretch runs through May–November; the wetter half falls in December–April. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 20.6°C / 69.1°F in July to 26.5°C / 79.7°F in February, with rainfall from 98 mm / 3.9 in (September) to 339 mm / 13.3 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Toamasina, Toamasina, Madagascar's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Toamasina's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | 23°C73.4°F | 98 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| September | 21.7°C71.1°F | 98 mm3.9″ | — |
| November | 24.5°C76.1°F | 141 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
No month at Toamasina matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Toamasina?
Toamasina doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on September (driest, ~98 mm / 3.9 in) and February (warmest, 26.5°C / 79.7°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Madagascar's national average.
When is the rainy season in Toamasina?
The rainy season at Toamasina, Toamasina runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 197 mm / 7.8 in. The wettest single month is March (339 mm / 13.3 in).
What is the driest month in Toamasina?
The driest month in Toamasina is September, averaging about 98 mm / 3.9 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 21.7°C / 71.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Toamasina?
The least comfortable months for travel to Toamasina — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, July, August, September. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 339 mm / 13.3 in in March, and the coldest month averages 20.6°C / 69.1°F.
Is Toamasina climate different from Madagascar overall?
Yes, usually. Our Toamasina figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Madagascar figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Toamasina specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.