Best Time to Visit Andasibe

From April to October, the dry season is the best time to visit Andasibe. During this period, the precipitation is low and the road conditions are good. In addition, the temperature is relatively pleasant. All of these enable you to do various outdoor sightseeing worry-free. Therefore, it is also the best time to hike in Andasibe-Mantadia National Park and explore various wildlife.

People Hiking in Andasibe in Dry Season

The best months to travel to Andasibe are May, June, and September, which have sunny weather, mild temperature and moderate crowds. Compared with these three months, April and October receive relatively more frequent rain as they are transition periods between dry and rainy seasons; July and August can be a bit crowded due to the flood of tourists who come here for summer vacation.

 See also: Andasibe Weather

These months are the rainy season with extremely frequent rains. On the one hand, continuous rain will affect your visiting to some extent, making the views you see less impressive. On the other hand, heavy rainfall may lead to muddy roads, especially in wild places like reserves.

If you are still willing to travel to Andasibe in such weather conditions, you will also enjoy some benefits: December to March are the warmest time of the year, with warm but not hot climate; besides, these months belong to Andasibe’s low season, with fewer tourists and cheaper accommodations; and reserves and national parks are lush with vegetation and fresh air.

Suitable for: travelers who want to cut down the travel expenses, and don’t mind frequent rains a lot 

Andasibe Railway Station on Rainy Days

In April, Andasibe enters the dry season. Although rainfall is not yet very low, the average number of rainy days per month drops to about 10 days. As long as you check the weather forecast in advance and make proper arrangements, you will be able to enjoy your visits smoothly. Temperature-wise, you may experience a relatively big temperature difference, but you will feel warm overall. With declining rainfall and comfortable temperature, lemurs are active and easy to be found. In addition, as the shoulder season, April does not have many tourists. Therefore, it’s relatively a good time to visit Andasibe this month.  

Suitable for: travelers who don’t like crowds, don’t mind the occasional rainfall, prefer warm temperature, and want to visit the lemurs

Lively Chameleon of Andasibe

If you plan to travel to Andasibe in 2025, these are the most recommended months, with perfect conditions for travel: the weather is almost always sunny; the temperature is cozy; the number of tourists is moderate; the cost of the trip is not high; and the lemurs are active.

Suitable for: travelers who want to see lemurs in cozy and sunny weather, and don’t like crowds

Although these two months are among the coldest time among the 12 months in terms of temperature, you will feel relatively cozy: cool during the daytime and slightly cold at night. The rainfall is low and you can enjoy a lot of sunshine.

 

The good weather coincides with the summer vacation of the countries in the northern hemisphere, attracting a large number of tourists. As a result, attractions are very busy and hotels and tickets are hard to book.

 

Suitable for: visitors who like good weather but don’t mind the crowds and higher cost during peak season

September is one of the best months to visit Andasibe. At this time, the rainfall is low and the weather is relatively stable. Temperature is also favorable for travel. The number of tourists begins to decrease and the travel experience can be better.

Suitable for: travelers who wait for cozy and sunny weather and don’t like crowds

Crocodile in Vakona Crocodile Valley

Lovely and Cute Lemur

October is a relatively nice month to visit Andasibe: the temperature is comfortable; the number of tourists is not very large and the travel expenses are not very high. Moreover, October is the time of birth for most species of lemurs, so it’s a great time to visit the lemurs, and you are likely to see newborn lemur babies as well.

The only bad thing is the small increase in rainfall that may affect travel to a small extent.

Suitable for: visitors who want to avoid the crowds and don’t mind the occasional rainfall; visitors who want to see baby lemurs

November is the beginning of the rainy season in Andasibe, and while there is not as much rainfall as in December to March, it will affect your travel because on average half of the month are rainy days. Temperature is ideal for traveling.

The number of tourists in Andasibe is not very small this month, but it will not be large, either.

Suitable for: visitors who don’t like crowds, like traveling, and don’t mind frequent rainfall