Nosy Be Weather in September

Season: Dry Season

In Short: comfortable temperature, sunny, one of the best months to visit

Overall, Nosy Be weather in September can be described as balmy and arid. It is one of the best months to visit Nosy Be. Daytime temperature reaches 27°C (80.6°F) on average while at night it only drops to around 24°C (75.2°F). You’ll feel neither too hot nor too cold. Besides, in September, the sea water around Nosy Be reaches about 28°C (82.4°F), which is just perfect to enjoy water fun.

September still don’t see much rainfall in Nosy Be, with an average of 5 rainy days and precipitation of 33 mm. The humidity is around 61%. The day duration is up to almost 12 hours, giving enough time to travel around the islands. The sun usually rises at 5:50 or so and falls at about 17:42.

Sea View of Nosy Be

Why Come to Nosy Be in September:

You’re advised to come to Nosy Be in September not only because of the balmy and sunny climate, but also for the whales. During a whole year, September is the best time to see them in Nosy Be. Try to come in the early September because the possibility of finding whales after this timing can be pretty low. What’s more, September is more of a shoulder season. Therefore, you don’t have to bear the crowds and the price of anything you need for a journey won’t be as high as in peak season.

What to Wear & Pack to Go to Nosy Be in September:

Comfortable and cool summer clothes are highly recommended, such as short-sleeved shirts, dresses and linen shorts. A swimming suit is also necessary. For shoes, we recommend lightweight ones, such as sneakers and flats. You may also go to beaches in slippers. If there’s a trip or hiking plan to a nature reserve or rainforests, it’s better to go with an outfit of long pants and sneakers.

Take sunscreen cream, sun hats, sunglasses with you. It’s also recommended to bring anti-itch cream and mosquito patches or repellent because of the large number of mosquitoes and bugs in Nosy Be.

Recommend Activities in Nosy Be in September:

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1. Enjoy Yourself with Baby Lemurs in Lokobe National Park

Lemurs in Lokobe National Park

September is the time lemurs giving birth to babies in Nosy Be. Lokobe Reserve happens to be an ideal place to visit lemurs, including several species of nocturnal and diurnal lemurs. Visitors may be lucky to see a grown-up lemur licking its baby’s hair or teaching the baby how to climb up the trees. Besides, the reserve also accommodates more than 17 species of endemic birds, diversifies ferns and giant trees.

2. Try to Find Whale Sharks & Humpbacks

The whale watching season in Nosy Be lasts till the end of September. So in this month, you can still find whales and humpbacks or even swim with them, which can add more fun to your journey. Some of the whales are used to swimming with their fins above the water, so it’s a good time to take pictures. Don’t be scared. They are harmless and friendly to humans.

3. Go Surfing in the Sea

The warm sea temperature in September is perfect for surfing. Planning to go to Nosy Be in September, 2025, you need to grab your surfing board and choose a sunny day to challenge the waves here.

A Men Playing Football on the Beach

A Man Experiencing Water Sport

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