May weather forecast
Madagascar

May marks the middle of the autumn season in Madagascar, characterised by continuing decreases in temperature and rainfall across the country. This month further cements the dry season, providing favourable conditions for exploration and wildlife viewing.

In the eastern and northeastern tropical regions, the average temperatures drop slightly, ranging between 18°C (64.4°F) to 23°C (73.4°F). Correspondingly, rainfall levels continue to decrease, with the tropical rainforest and monsoon climate zones receiving around 80mm (3.15") to 150mm (5.91") of rainfall. As a result, the overall humidity of these regions starts to diminish.

The central subtropical region, with its high plateaus, sees temperatures averaging between 14°C (57.2°F) and 19°C (66.2°F). Rainfall in this region continues to decrease during May, adding to the appeal of the central highlands for outdoor activities such as hiking and nature walks.

Meanwhile, the western warm steppe region, known for its arid climate, maintains relatively warm temperatures in May, with averages from 23°C (73.4°F) to 28°C (82.4°F). The rainfall in this region continues to be minimal, keeping the region predominantly dry.

When compared to April, the weather in May sees a continuation of the cooling trend and further reductions in rainfall across Madagascar. As the country heads into June, these trends persist, preparing the country for the onset of the cooler, drier winter season.

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• Antananarivo - May »
  In Antananarivo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90 days and collects up to 1456mm (57.32") of precipitation. The advent of May in Antananarivo brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.2°C (73.8°F), almost identical to the preceding month.
• Toamasina - May »
  March, May, June and August, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are most humid months in Toamasina, Madagascar. In Toamasina in May, during 17 rainfall days, 228mm (8.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Antsirabe - May »
  On the first day of May in Antsirabe sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:30. In Antsirabe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 221 days and collects up to 1229mm (48.39") of precipitation.
• Fianarantsoa - May »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Fianarantsoa are April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4. On the first day of May in Fianarantsoa, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:27.
• Mahajanga - May »
  On the first day of May in Mahajanga, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 17:37. The average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in May is evaluated at 35°C (95°F).
• Toliara - May »
  In Toliara in May, during 4.9 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Toliara experiences an average nighttime temperature of 21.3°C (70.3°F) in the month of May.
• Ambovombe - May »
  In Ambovombe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.4 days and collects up to 309mm (12.17") of precipitation. In Ambovombe, during May, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation.
• Amparafaravola - May »
  The transition into May in Amparafaravola marks the average high-temperature at a still warm 25.4°C (77.7°F), differing minimally from April's 27.1°C (80.8°F). In Amparafaravola, May signals the onset of drier weather, with rainfall decreasing to approximately 92mm (3.62") and being spread across 23.8 days.
• Vavatenina - May »
  In Vavatenina during the entire year, the rain falls for 255.6 days and collects up to 1292mm (50.87") of precipitation. April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Vavatenina, Madagascar.
• Morondava - May »
  On the first day of May in Morondava sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:40. In Morondava, during the entire year, the rain falls for 87.2 days and collects up to 370mm (14.57") of precipitation.
• Ambanja - May »
  In Ambanja in May, during 21.8 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the last day of the month, in Ambanja, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:25 EAT.