Andasibe Weather in August

Season: Dry Season

In Short: cool and even cold at night, mostly sunny, a little rainfall

Local Residents of Andasibe

During the long dry season, Andasibe weather in August is dry. The average precipitation of August is only 9 mm and it mainly focuses in 6 days. Humidity is around 69%.

August is one of the coolest month in Andasibe. The monthly average temperature is from 10-23°C (50-73.4°F). It can be a bit cold sometimes, so dress accordingly. Sun usually rises at about 5:57 and falls at around 17:33. Daytime duration reaches 11.5 hours on average.

What to Wear & Pack to Visit Andasibe in August:

Rainforests are infested with various insects and unknown complicated road conditions. Therefore, you should go with specialized wind breakers. Cuffed pants are also recommended. They protect you from annoying and maybe poisonous insects. Moreover, to deal with the bumpy road in the wild, you’re advised to take hiking boots.

Gloves are optional items. If you want extra protection for your hands from scratches in the dense woods, then take them with you. However, when it comes to sun protection, everything is quite necessary. You need to wear a hat and apply enough sunscreen cream since the sun rays can be very strong. More importantly, mosquito repellent and mentholated cream will be very helpful when you arrive at the rainforests.

Tip:
When choosing clothes, avoid bright colors like yellow, because they draw the attention of insects and wild animals more easily.

Best Things to Do in Andasibe in August:

Recommendation Rate:

1. Seek for Chameleons Through a Night Tour

August has relatively dry climate compared with some other months, providing good road conditions for visitors to hike in the rainforests. Therefore, a night tour is doable. Andasibe Rainforests is home to numerous indigenous reptiles, including the biggest kind of chameleon. They are usually green at night, easier to be traced.

2. Visit Lemurs on Lemur Island in Vakona Reserve

Lemur Island is good to go in any month. In dry August, you don’t have to go through a lot of muddy road to arrive here. It is the habitat of four kinds of lemurs. Lemur catta with black rings on their tails is the boldest. They live in a separate section from other lemurs. To find them, you need to go a little further on the island. They are not timid at all, so easy to be approached with provided fruit and treats.

Black and White Ruffed Lemur in Andasibe

Brown Lemur in Lemur Island

3. Observe Locals’ Daily Life

Take a stroll in the towns or villages in Andasibe to see what food the booths sell, what kind of games little kids enjoy, what fashion young ladies follow… It’s an interesting way to learn more about local customs. If interested, you may have a nice talk and take some memorable photos with them.

Local Market of Andasibe

Tip:

Andasibe welcomes more travelers from northern countries in August than other months, making it one of the busiest time of the year. If you plan to go there in August of 2025, make preparations and bookings in advance.

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