Nosy Be Weather in January

Season: Rainy Season
In Short: warm and sometimes hot, the rainiest month

The weather of Nosy Be in January is warm and quite damp. Sometimes you may feel hot. The average daytime temperature is up to 28°C (82.4°F) and only higher at noon and on sunny days. The temperature at night is around 26°C (78.8°F). We don’t see big temperature differences within a day. The precipitation in January reaches its maximum, an average of 402 mm. It has 23 rainy days on average with the monthly average humidity being 79%. You’ll encounter lots of showers and torrential rain this month. In addition, the sunrise time in January is at about 5:23, and the sun falls at 18:17 or so. The average daytime almost reaches 13 hours.

Due to the unfriendly climate, Nosy Be typically receives fewer tourists in January compared to other months.

Recommended Clothes & Packing List for Nosy Be January Trip

T-shirts, skirts, or shorts are all suitable for the high temperature in January. Don’t forget to take bikinis or swimming suits with you. They are vital during your visit to Nosy Be. It’s better if you prepare several sets of them for replacement. As for shoes, sandals or flip-flops are just fine to wear.

Pack enough sunscreen products, such as sunscreen cream, sun hats, and sunglasses to prevent the strong ultraviolet rays on sunny days. With the high humidity and high temperature in January, mosquito repellent will be of great help after arriving in Nosy Be. And of course, you need to take an umbrella and other raingear.

Best Things to Do in January in Nosy Be:

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January is, in general, not an ideal time to visit Nosy Be, mainly because of the frequent rainfall. Heavy rain may cause road block, as well. If you insist visiting Nosy Be in January 2026, it’s advised that you look up the weather forecast in advance and manage to come in the sunniest period of January.

1. Pay a Visit to Lemuria Land

In January, it’s of high possibility to bump into showers. Compared with wild fields, Lemuria Land provides better road condition for visiting. You can still enjoy your time with dozens of different species of lemurs, such as Eulemur macaco, which are only found on Nosy Be. It’s not bad to spend one afternoon with the crocodiles, sea turtles, chameleons, and snakes in Lemuria Land. It also owns an ancient distillery of the Ylang Ylang plant, and its products are exported to Europe as perfume ingredients.

Lovely Lemurs in Lemuria Land

2. Fish upon the Sea near Nosy Be Island

January is one of the peak months of capturing fishes in the nearby waters of Nosy Be. It’s recommended to come in the early January so that you won’t miss the business time of local fishing ships. Some of the hotels take fishing as one of their recreational activities for visitors. There are endless species of fish in the tropical waters, such as clownfish, tuna and lionfish. Choose one sunny day and set sail to go fishing.

Local Fishing Men

Fishing Scene in Nosy Be Island

3. Enjoy the Seaside Scenery in Nosy Iranja

Nosy Iranja is the most beautiful island among all the islands near Nosy Be. So pick a sunny day to enjoy the stunning views on the seashore of Nosy Iranja. It is renowned for the long white beach connecting Iranja Be and Iranja Kely, two smaller islands that make up Nosy Iranja. The strip of white beach is partly hidden and partly visible with the changing of tides. When the tide is low, you can walk to the other island through the white beach. Nosy Iranja is also famous as the habitat of sea turtles, so it’s quite possible for visitors to bump into one or two of them.

Scenery of Iranja Island

Travel Tips:

First, avoid staying under the sun for too long without protection. Second, try not to touch wild animals since it’s not only dangerous but also has bad impacts on their health. Third, be careful to respect local customs.

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