Madagascar Weather in April
Season: Dry Season
In Short: sunny, light rainfall, dry season begins
Madagascar in April
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The warmest cities in Madagascar in April
Morondava: 24-31.4°C (75.2°F-88.52°F); Mahajanga: 24.3-30.8°C (75.74°F-87.44°F); Toliara: 23.4-30.1°C (74.12°F-86.18°F)
The coldest cities in Madagascar in April
Antananarivo: 15-25.2°C (59°F-77.36°F); Fianarantsoa: 14.1-22.3°C (57.38°F-72.14°F); Toamasina: 21.4-28.8°C (70.52°F-83.84°F)
Recommended Clothes to Wear in April
For this month, the sensible temperature is agreeable. On the whole, light and comfortable clothes are recommended when you travel to Madagascar in April.
Girls
Tops: light shirt made of cotton and linen or camisole with thin sun-protective overcoat is just fine during the daytime. As the temperature gets lower at night, you can add a coat or change into a long-sleeved dress directly.Bottoms & shoes: Shorts or skirt are suitable when there is enough sunshine. You may prefer light jeans at cool night. Besides, a pair of sandals or casual shoes is enough at this time.
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Boys
Tops: T-shirt or other short-sleeved shirts are appropriate for boys in sunny days. It’s better if they’re made of cotton, because cotton can absorb sweat quickly.Bottoms & shoes: The most suitable bottoms are shorts or light pants for boys, and sneakers can match any bottoms well.
Accessories: You can bring your sunglasses and sunhat or parasol for physical sunlight prevention. And in case of the rain, raingear also needs to be packed or prepared.
Why Travel to Madagascar in April, 2025
Starting from April, Madagascar gradually enters the peak travel season. Bright sunshine, clear sky and favorable temperature in April help you have a pleasant experience.1. As the rainy season just ends, the landscape here looks full of vitality. Fresh green vegetation can be seen everywhere.
2. Specific animals of Madagascar like lemurs become more active outdoors because of less rainy time, so you can observe them better.
3. Most large national parks and reserves open in early April, which means you’ll have more travel destinations to choose from.
Hiking in the Forest of Madagascar
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Top Things to Do in Madagascar in April
Tourism Rate:
1. Watching Birds in Ankarafantsika National Park
With up to 129 species of birds, Ankarafantsika National Park attracts bird lovers from all over the world. It is a natural habitat for birds because of its rich wetlands and lakes. The park is one of the few natural reserves in Madagascar where the International Organization for Animal Research is stationed all year round. You can observe a variety of birds here in nice weather in April.
2. Visiting Anjohibe Cave
Anjohibe Cave is a typical karst cave. Huge stalactites are crisscrossed, and it is known as one of the most magnificent caves in Madagascar. The primitive forest around the cave has been well preserved, and the waterfall is equal to a natural swimming pool for tourists. Also you may meet wild lemurs when you walk through the path. By the way, it is not difficult to drive on sunny days though half the roads here are dirt roads.
Lemurs Hanging Upside Down from a Tree
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3. Experiencing Sea-Based Activities in Ifaty
Ifaty is situated at Toliara, southeast Madagascar, and it consists of three peaceful fishing villages. Ifaty is also recognized as one of the best diving sites in Madagascar. Visitors come here mainly to experience various sea-based activities such as sailing, surfing, diving and fishing. You can go sea fishing with locals and see how easily they catch fish and lobsters. There are as many as 300 sunny days here, so you can come here anytime when it’s not raining.
4. Appreciating Gems in Ilakaka
Ilakaka is not a town at first, but a small gas station on N7 Road. The main reason why it developed so quickly is that there are approximate 180,000 square kilometers of gem deposits beneath it. It is easy to pick a dry day in April here. And on both sides of the road are the small gem shops. You can appreciate a large number of beautiful gems here, of which sapphires are the most famous.
5. Relaxing Yourself in Sainte Marie
Sainte Marie becomes more fascinating in April, because flowers blossom well, plants grow lusher and beaches look clearer after the rain. In addition to enjoying the beautiful natural scenery in Sainte Marie, there are a variety of activities to choose from, such as trekking adventure, bicycle tour around the island, and diving, etc.
Sainte Marie Seasides in Madagascar
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6. Celebrating Santabary Festival with Locals
It’s a festival unique to Madagascar and is celebrated in late April or early May. The origin of Santabary Festival is to show thanks and gratitude for the first rice harvest each year. Malagasy people would prepare a sumptuous feast on this day. If you are lucky enough to encounter this festival, you can appreciate traditional Madagascar music and dance with great enjoyment here.
April Weather of Major Madagascar Cities
City |
Temp |
Rainfall
(mm)
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Humi- dity
(%)
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Sunrise/ Sunset |
Antananarivo |
15-25.2°C (59°F-77.36°F) |
64.5 | 79.5 |
05:59:26/
17:53:14
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Toliara |
23.4-30.1°C (74.12°F-86.18°F) |
15 | 68 |
06:10:48/
18:01:17
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Fianaranstoa |
14.1-22.3°C (57.38°F-72.14°F) |
45 | 88 |
06:00:47/
17:51:53
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Toamasina |
21.4-28.8°C (70.52°F-83.84°F) |
322.8 | 84 |
05:50:14/
17:44:43
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Mahajanga |
24.3-30.8°C (75.74°F-87.44°F) |
44 | 72 |
05:50:14/
17:44:43
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Morondava |
24-31.4°C (75.2°F-88.52°F) |
13 | 66 |
05:59:17/
17:53:02
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Antisiranana |
22.6-31°C (72.68°F-87.8°F) |
52.5 | 79 |
05:46:52/
17:44:11
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Madagascar Weather by Month
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