Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
82°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Nosy Be
Madagascar · Africa
Not the best time: Cyclone risk near peak and humid air are the main limitations.
Not an ideal month
Daytime high
82°F
Lows around 75°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
6 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
84°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days, with a mix of brief and longer spells. About 29 wet days, the highest monthly average.
94%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
6 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
90%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 87° and nights feel near 82°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
18%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
5 mphJanuary Calm
Sea temperature
84°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 81°F, easing to about 78°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Feels 87°F
Rain45%
Cloud75%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday82°F
Feels 87°F
Rain62%
Cloud78%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Feels 86°F
Rain80%
Cloud88%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Early evening78°F
Feels 85°F
Rain66%
Cloud89%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82 | 75 | 19.0 | 29 | 6.0 | 84 | 84 |
| Feb | 83 | 76 | 14.2 | 26 | 6.1 | 84 | 85 |
| Mar | 83 | 76 | 12.5 | 28 | 7.2 | 84 | 85 |
| Apr | 83 | 75 | 4.8 | 22 | 8.2 | 82 | 85 |
| May | 82 | 74 | 2.0 | 14 | 8.8 | 80 | 83 |
| Jun | 80 | 71 | 1.3 | 12 | 8.3 | 77 | 81 |
| Jul | 78 | 69 | 1.5 | 12 | 8.5 | 76 | 79 |
| Aug | 78 | 69 | 2.0 | 15 | 9.2 | 77 | 78 |
| Sep | 80 | 71 | 2.4 | 18 | 9.3 | 77 | 79 |
| Oct | 81 | 73 | 3.3 | 20 | 9.1 | 78 | 80 |
| Nov | 83 | 74 | 5.8 | 23 | 8.3 | 80 | 82 |
| Dec | 83 | 75 | 10.9 | 29 | 7.1 | 83 | 84 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology