Andasibe Weather in December

 Season: Rainy Season
 In Short: humid, frequent showers, not too hot

Street of Andasibe

December in Andasibe is right in the rainy season. The average precipitation reaches 229 mm, and the rainy days are as many as 21 days on average, bringing great inconvenience for rainforest exploration. The humidity is about 72%. If possible, make your travel plan another time. If you still want to go in December of 2025, take your raingear and make thorough preparations.

Temperature is moderate. The average highest temperature is about 27°C (80.6°F) and the average lowest temperature drop to 16°C (60.8°F). However, combined with the humid climate, it can be a bit muggy if you’re in the rainforests. Moreover, the temperature difference is relatively big, so choose your outfit accordingly.

Recommended Outfit & Essentials to Take:

 Outfit: If you plan to have an excursion deep towards the Andasibe rainforests, you need an outdoor jacket that is both wind-proof and water-resistant. And it’s better to choose one with stand collar, which can, to some extent, help avoid insects flying in. For pants, you’re advised to go for long cuffed ones. Choice of shoes is more essential. What you need is a pair of water-proof and wear-resistant high ankle hiking boots. Long cotton socks are also quite necessary, which help absorb sweat.

 Other essentials: 
1. Raingear, and raincoat is more advised than umbrella for rainforest hiking. 
2. Enough sunscreen cream and a cap;
3. Mosquito repellent and anti-itch cream;
4. A neck fan if necessary.

Top Thing to Do When Visiting Andasibe in December:

Recommendation Rate:

1. Feed Lemurs on Lemur Island in Vakona Reserve

This private reserve has well-designed roads and facilities for visitors to come even on rainy days in December. Four different kinds lemurs are their biggest attraction. You can feed them with fruit and they are very used to having close interaction with humans. Don’t be frightened when they jump on your shoulder.

Lemur in Lemur Island of Andasibe

2. Have a Short Excursion into Andasibe Rainforests

December is somewhat rainy, so a short trip instead of a long one in the rainforests is a better and safer choice. You still have great chance to see iconic lemurs. You can go on a morning excursion, when Indris, the biggest kind of lemurs, start their day by crying loudly. In addition, frogs and chameleons tend to be more active in humid climate. So it may be easier to find them. What’s more, Andasibe rainforest is home to numerous endemic flora and fauna particular to Madagascar, which is livelier in rainy season.

Excursion into Andasibe Rainforests

3. Enjoy Christmas Vibe in Andasibe

Christmas is an important holiday for Malagasy people. They will hang colorful ribbons and decorations on their houses to celebrate this once-in-a-year festival. When it’s drawing near Christmas, there will also be grand ceremonies in town centers with singing and dancing performance. Families and friends will gather together to have a feast for celebration. If you plan to go to Andasibe in December, 2025, you may join the locals for celebration.

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