Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
82°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Nosy Be
Madagascar · Africa
Warm days and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Good overall
Late
Daytime high
82°F
Lows around 74°F
Rain
Rainy spells
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
83°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent, but usually comes in brief, on-and-off spells. About 14 wet days, fewer than in most months.
45%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
8.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
98%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 86° and nights feel near 80°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
63%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
4 mphMay Calm
Sea temperature
83°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 81°F, easing to about 78°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning79°F
Feels 86°F
Rain11%
Cloud33%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday81°F
Feels 86°F
Rain18%
Cloud32%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon81°F
Feels 85°F
Rain16%
Cloud34%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Early evening78°F
Feels 84°F
Rain21%
Cloud38%
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
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