Madagascar, Madagascar: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Madagascar, Madagascar? If you're planning to go to Madagascar, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Madagascar, Madagascar

Based on the climate and weather in Madagascar, the best time to go is September. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Madagascar, Madagascar by month

January

If you go to Madagascar in January, you will notice that it is warm. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 60s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts or short pants
Long and short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Sandals
Rain coat
Skirts
Light footwear
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion

February

February is a perfect temperature. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Skirts
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof footwear
Light footwear
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Sandals
Long and short sleeve shirts

March

If you are traveling to Madagascar in March, you will notice that it is warm. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Shorts or short pants
Light footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Umbrella
Rain coat
Sandals
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion

April

If you go to Madagascar in April, you will notice that it is balmy. Expect it to rain regularly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof footwear
Light footwear
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Rain coat
Umbrella
Dresses
Skirts

May

If you go to Madagascar in May, you will notice that it is mild. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Long skirts

June

If you go to Madagascar in June, you will notice that it is chilly. Expect it to rain sometimes. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Pants or jeans
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Long skirts
Socks
Rain coat
Dresses
Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear

July

If you are traveling to Madagascar in July, you will notice that it is crisp. Expect it to rain regularly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Umbrella
Socks
Pants or jeans
Long skirts

August

August is chilly. Temperatures average in the 50s F (mid 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Long skirts
Waterproof luggage
Socks
Dresses
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat
Umbrella
Pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear

September

September in this region dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Socks
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece

October

October in Madagascar is balmy. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Sandals
Light footwear
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Shorts or short pants
Sunscreen lotion
Long and short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Umbrella

November

November is mild. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Umbrella
Dresses
Shorts or short pants
Long and short sleeve shirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Light footwear
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion

December

If you are traveling to Madagascar in December, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Dresses
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Shorts or short pants
Light footwear
Waterproof luggage
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Madagascar, Madagascar

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Madagascar, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and E
A SIM card that works in Madagascar
Theft can be a problem, so pack theft protection, including locks for luggage and a money belt or pouch
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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