Andasibe Weather in January

 Season: Rainy Season
 In Short: the rainiest month, pretty wet, neither too hot nor too cold

Andasibe weather in January is humid with a large number of rainfall. The average monthly precipitation reaches 313 mm. And according to historical data, it averagely has about 19 rainy days. As a result, the humidity is as high as 78%. 

Temperature in January is generally comfortable, ranging from 17-28°C (62.6-82.4°F) on average. The sensible temperature at night can be much lower. Thus, keeping warm at night is highly important especially when you plan to go out for hiking at night. About 13-hour daytime is sufficient for any day activities. The sun usually rises at around 5:21 and falls at about 18:22.

 See also: Madagascar Weather in January

Street View of Andasibe

Travel Tips:

Remember to check local weather forecast before you go out. The climate of Andasibe in January is highly unstable. Stay indoor when it rains. Also, be fully aware of possible danger in rainforests after heavy rain: the dirt roads can be slippery and muddy; some lower places may be flooded...

Clothes Advice for Visiting Andasibe in January:

Long-sleeved tops and cuff pants are your best choices and remember to choose quick-dry and comfortable ones. They can absorb extra sweat during the long-time walking in Andasibe’s rainforests. For shoes, it’s better to wear high sneakers or boots and tuck the trouser legs into the socks so as to stay away from small insects.

 Other Items: If you plan to come here in January of 2026, hats and sunglasses are necessities for visitors in Andasibe with high altitude. Mentholated cream and mosquito repellent cream are also helpful in the wild.

Best Things to Do in Andasibe in January:

Recommendation Rate: 

1. Visit Lemur Island in Vakona Reserve:

Because of the excessive rainfall in January, a visit to the private reserve of Vakona Forest Lodge can be relatively safe. Lemur Island is one of the most impressive spots here. Five kinds of lemurs are living on the little island and they’re very friendly to human beings. Visitors can have very close encounter with them.

Friendly Lemur in Lemur Island of Andasibe

2. See Nile Crocodiles in Crocodile Park:

Crocodile Park is another interesting spot in Vakona Forest Lodge. Here, visitors are able to observe Nile crocodiles, the biggest crocodile species in the world. The wet and slippery paths in Crocodile Park and suspension bridge add some thrill to your journey. You’ll be fully aware of their fierceness if you have the chance to see them taking in food. Giant body and powerful bite force make them one of the deadliest predators on the earth.

3. Find Lemurs and Frogs in Mitsinjo Reserve:

Mitsinjo Reserve is smaller than the National Park in Andasibe, but located very close to Andasibe village, it is much easier to be reached in the rainy January. Its highlight is the diversified frogs, over one hundred species of which can be found here. It is also home to various kinds of rare lemurs, such as Indri, Diademed sifaka and wooly lemur. It requires sharp eyes to find them in the vast and lush forests. 

People Hiking in Reserve of Andasibe

January Weather for Other Cities in Madagascar:

• Antananarivo Weather in January
• Nosy Be Weather in January

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