Andasibe Weather in May

 Season: Dry Season

 In Short: cool, humid, shoulder season

Andasibe weather in May gets drier. It rains much less, totaling 49mm from about 7 rainy days. But the rainfall is hard to predict so take raingear when you go out.

In terms of temperature, the climate in May is cool but you won’t feel chilly. The average temperature fluctuates from 12-23°C (53.6-73.4°F). In the early morning and evening, the sendible temperature can be lower. Thus, adjust your outfit timely. The sun usually rises at 5:58 or so and falls at around 17:18, bringing an average daytime of about 11 hours and 20 minutes, offering enough time for a day tour.

 See also: Madagascar Weather in May

Lemur in Andasibe

Why Come to Andasibe in May:

1. May is the shoulder season in Andasibe, meaning lower travel cost and fewer tourists. 
2. It is not too dry yet, so the plants and wild animals are still lively. 
3. In the meantime, the weather is neither hot nor cold, comfortable for traveling around. 

To sum up, if you plan to go to Andasibe in 2025, then May is one of your best choices.

Recommended Clothes & Packing List:

A trip to Andasibe always includes several hours of hiking in its capacious rainforests. Therefore, anything necessary for long-time hiking should be at your packing list. For clothes, you need wind-proof and insulated clothes and they should cover your skin as much as possible in case the prevalent insects come to bother you. Water-resistant hiking boots are your best option for footwear.

You also need to bring mosquito repellent, mentholated cream, and sunscreen cream. A hat is also necessary for a day tour in the jungle. You may also take a trekking pole.

Top Things to Do in Andasibe in May:

Recommendation Rate:

1. Go on A Night Tour in Mitsinjo Reserve

Weather in May is great for a night tour in Andasibe rainforests. Mitsinjo Reserve is a good destination. It is inhabited by a large number of representative species in Madagascar. The most impressive is the diversity of frogs and reptiles. You will notice that many of them only get active at night. Rain frogs and glass frogs both can be found here. It’s also easy to find Indri, the biggest kind of lemur in Madagascar.

Mitsinjo Reserve

2. Find Special Reptiles in V.O.I.M.M.A. Reserve

V.O.I.M.M.A. Reserve has a rather small area compared with other reserves in Andasibe. However, the rich biodiversity and sceneries it provides for you is no less attractive. It owns a clear crystal river where many reptiles and amphibians coming to drink water. It’s a good spot to observe them at night. You can also find the most unique leaf-tailed gecko and giraffe-necked weevil here. Of course, lemurs can be observed, too.

3. Watch Birds in Andasibe Rainforests

Andasibe is not only a paradise for reptiles and lemurs, but also inhabited by numerous species of birds particular to Madagascar, which includes Madagascar Pygmy Kingfisher and Red-breasted Coua. While walking in the jungle, you may hear bird singing. Many of them have colorful feather. Therefore, it’s easier to find them.

Birds in Andasibe Rainforests

May Weather for Other Cities in Madagascar:

• Antananarivo Weather in May
• Nosy Be Weather in May

Andasibe Weather by Month