Andasibe Weather in October
Season: Dry Season
In Short: end of dry season, cool and a bit cold at night
From the aspect of temperature, the weather of Andasibe in October is cool but a little cold at night and in the early morning, so proper dressing is highly important. The average maximum temperature is 28°C (82.4°F), and the average minimum is about 13°C (55.4°F). In addition, the average daytime reaches 12 hours and 30 minutes, with the sun usually rising at around 5:14 and falling at 17:42 or so. Long daytime offers abundant time for visiting activities.
People Working in Farmland of Andasibe
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Packing List for Andasibe Trip in October
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Clothes: An outdoor jacket with a breathable inner shirt can be a good combination. Use a short-sleeve T-shirt as inner clothes is also feasible, if the temperature is high and you enjoy other activities rather than rainforest hiking. For bottoms, long cuffed pants are your best option to protect you from small bugs. What’s more, hiking shoes will make long-time walking more acceptable. In case it suddenly rains, you are advised to take a raincoat in your backpack.
Other Recommended Packing Items:
1. Mosquito spray and anti-itch cream;
2. Sun hat and sunscreen cream;
3. A trekking pole.
Pros of Visiting Andasibe in October:
1. October offers good weather condition to explore the vast jungles. It’s cool and dry, which means visitors don’t need to bear continuous rainy days and muddy road. It’s easier and more convenient to travel at this time.2. October is basically the shoulder season in Andasibe. There will be a smaller amount of tourists, so hotels are easy to book and you can buy plane tickets at lower price.
Activities You Should Not Miss in Andasibe in October:
Recommendation Rate:
1. Indulge in the Vast Rainforest of Andasibe
If coming to the rainforests in the morning, you are very likely to hear the loud crying of Indri, the largest kind of lemurs. The black and white figures are jumping from one branch to another. From time to time, you may notice a chameleon on the trunk or leaves. Beautiful and delicate orchids dotted among the trees, adding more beauty to the rainforests.
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People Indulging in the Rainforest of Andasibe
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2. Find Dwarf Lemurs Through a Night Tour
October, with its dry climate, makes a night tour in the wild rainforest feasible. Dwarf lemurs refer to several particular species of tiny lemurs. They usually start their day at nights. Therefore, to find them, you should set off for a night tour. They are shy and vigilant species, so it takes some patience to find them.
3. Explore Local Villages and Markets
After exploring the rainforests and visiting unique animals of Madagascar, it will be an interesting experience to visit local villagers, and observe their houses, clothes fashion, farm work and more. If lucky, you may encounter local markets, through which you can learn their food materials and daily life necessities. These are the great ways to learn some folk customs of Madagascar.
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Local Market of Andasibe
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