Best Time to Visit Toliara, Anosy, Madagascar
Toliara is at its sunniest and driest in April–October.
The best time to visit Toliara for sunny, dry weather is April–October — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 20.8°C / 69.4°F in July to 28.8°C / 83.8°F in January, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in (August) to 148 mm / 5.8 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Toliara, Anosy, Madagascar's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Toliara's climate is broadly consistently warm. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 26.5°C79.7°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 23.4°C74.1°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| June | 21.1°C70°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 20.8°C69.4°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| August | 21.9°C71.4°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 23.9°C75°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 25.9°C78.6°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Toliara?
The best time to visit Toliara for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is January averaging 28.8°C / 83.8°F, and the driest is August with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Toliara's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Toliara?
The rainy season at Toliara, Anosy runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 16 mm / 0.6 in. The wettest single month is January (148 mm / 5.8 in).
What is the driest month in Toliara?
The driest month in Toliara is August, averaging about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 21.9°C / 71.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Toliara?
The least comfortable months for travel to Toliara — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, May, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 148 mm / 5.8 in in January, and the coldest month averages 20.8°C / 69.4°F.
Is Toliara climate different from Madagascar overall?
Yes, usually. Our Toliara 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 Toliara specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.