Madagascar

Best Time to Visit
Nosy Be

Visit in September — score 88/100 · avg high 86°F · 4 rainy days

What matters most for your trip to Nosy Be?

See how the best month changes based on your travel style

Opens the interactive planner with Nosy Be pre-loaded

Monthly Travel Scores

How we score

January

87°/76°F
31 rain days
12.7h daylight
Moderate crowds
Average

February

86°/76°F
28 rain days
12.4h daylight
Moderate crowds
Average

March

87°/77°F
31 rain days
12.1h daylight
Moderate crowds
Below avg

April

87°/78°F
29 rain days
11.7h daylight
Moderate crowds
Average

May

87°/75°F
9 rain days
11.4h daylight
Moderate crowds
Average

June

85°/72°F
4 rain days
11.2h daylight
High crowds
Above avg

July

#3
83°/71°F
4 rain days
11.3h daylight
High crowds
Average

August

#2
84°/71°F
3 rain days
11.6h daylight
High crowds
Average

September

#1
86°/72°F
4 rain days
11.9h daylight
Moderate crowds
Average

October

88°/74°F
8 rain days
12.3h daylight
Moderate crowds
Average

November

89°/76°F
29 rain days
12.6h daylight
Moderate crowds
Below avg

December

88°/77°F
31 rain days
12.8h daylight
Moderate crowds
Below avg

Monthly Weather Data

MonthScoreAvg °FHigh °FLow °FRain DaysPrecip (mm)DaylightCrowdsCost
January4581°87°76°3134612.7hModerateAverage
February4481°86°76°2824712.4hModerateAverage
March4581°87°77°3125612.1hModerateBelow avg
April4282°87°78°2911511.7hModerateAverage
May7481°87°75°93611.4hModerateAverage
June8178°85°72°41711.2hHighAbove avg
July8577°83°71°41411.3hHighAverage
August8877°84°71°31111.6hHighAverage
September8878°86°72°41611.9hModerateAverage
October8080°88°74°83012.3hModerateAverage
November4781°89°76°2911712.6hModerateBelow avg
December4781°88°77°3124412.8hModerateBelow avg

Seasonal Breakdown

Spring

Score
72/100
High
88°F
Low
74°F
Rain days
14/mo
Crowds
moderate

Spring in Nosy Be (September, October, November) brings average highs of 88°F and lows of 74°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 72/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 88/100.

Summer

Score
46/100
High
87°F
Low
76°F
Rain days
30/mo
Crowds
moderate

Summer in Nosy Be (December, January, February) brings average highs of 87°F and lows of 76°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 46/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 47/100.

Fall

Score
54/100
High
87°F
Low
77°F
Rain days
23/mo
Crowds
moderate

Fall in Nosy Be (March, April, May) brings average highs of 87°F and lows of 77°F, with about 23 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 54/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 74/100.

Winter

Score
85/100
High
84°F
Low
71°F
Rain days
4/mo
Crowds
high

Winter in Nosy Be (June, July, August) brings average highs of 84°F and lows of 71°F, with about 4 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 85/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 88/100.

Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.

Book Your Trip to Nosy Be

We may earn a commission if you book through our links, at no extra cost to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best month to visit Nosy Be?
The best month to visit Nosy Be is September, with an overall travel score of 88/100. Expect average highs of 86°F, about 4 rainy days, and moderate tourist crowds.
Is Nosy Be expensive in summer?
Summer prices in Nosy Be are relatively moderate, averaging 113% of the annual rate. The most affordable month is December.
What is the weather like in Nosy Be in December?
December in Nosy Be has average highs of 88°F and lows of 77°F, with approximately 31 rainy days and 12.8 hours of daylight. The overall travel score for December is 47/100.
When is the cheapest time to visit Nosy Be?
The most affordable time to visit Nosy Be is December, when accommodation prices are at their lowest. Tourist crowds are moderate in December, making it a good option if you prefer fewer tourists. The least favorable month overall is April (score: 42/100).

Fine-Tune Your Nosy Be Trip

Want more control? Adjust the exact weight of every factor — temperature comfort, dry weather, daylight hours, crowd levels, and cost — with interactive sliders and see scores update in real time.

Open Full Planner

Similar Destinations