Weather in Madagascar in May

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Visiting Madagascar in May

May is one of the best months to visit Madagascar for the best beach weather. It has the most sunshine and best sunbathing and swimming conditions of the year.

The weather in May is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into June. May has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (86°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 73% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.3hrs making the days long and bright.

May has total rainfall of 8.1cm (3.2inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 11.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (80°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Madagascar with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day. The sea temperature in May is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into June.

Also consider visiting Madagascar in one of the other best months of August, September, October, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for May.

Can you sunbathe in Madagascar in May?

Yes, May is a good time for sunbathing in Madagascar.

May has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (86°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 73% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.3hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 8.1cm (3.2inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 11.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

More about May temperature and sunshine.

Can you swim in Madagascar in May?

Yes, May is an excellent month for swimming in Madagascar with very warm sea temperatures 27°C (80°F).

More about May sea temperatures.

Is May a good time to holiday in Madagascar?

Yes, May is a good time for a holiday in Madagascar.

May has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (86°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 73% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.3hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 8.1cm (3.2inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 11.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (80°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Madagascar with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

More about the May temperatures and sunshine.

Is Madagascar warm in May?

Yes, Madagascar is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days in May.

The average maximum temperature in Madagascar in May is 30°C (86°F). The average maximum temperature is 31°C (88°) in the previous month and 29°C (85°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Madagascar in May is 26°C (79°F). The average temperature is 27°C (81°F) in the previous month and 25°C (76°F) in the next month.

More info about the May temperatures and sunshine.

How sunny is Madagascar in May?

The average day light hours per day in Madagascar in May are 11.4. The sunshine percentage is 73% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.3hrs making the days long and bright.

More about May sunshine.

Temperature in Madagascar in May

The weather in May is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into June. The average maximum temperature in Madagascar in May is 30°C (86°F). The average maximum temperature is 31°C (88°F) in the previous month and 29°C (85°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Madagascar in May is 26°C (79°F). The average temperature is 27°C (81°F) in the previous month and 25°C (76°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Madagascar in May is 22°C (72°F). The minimum temperature is 24°C (75°F) in the previous month and 21°C (69°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Madagascar in May

The days in May are marginally shorter than the previous month and days continue to get marginally shorter into June. May has a slightly more hours of sunshine than the previous month. During May the average day light hours are 11.4 per day in Madagascar. The sunshine percentage is 73% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.3hrs making the days long and bright.

The ultraviolet index in Madagascar in May is typically 8.9 during May. An ultraviolet index reading of 8 to 10 indicates a very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 15 minutes. Take extra precautions because unprotected skin and eyes will be damaged and can burn quickly. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Madagascar in May

The average sea water temperature in Madagascar in May is 26.6°C (79.9°F) which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. The sea temperature in May is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into June.

Rainfall in Madagascar in May

May weather is noticeably drier than the previous month. May shows a significant drop in days of rain than the previous month. The average total rainfall in Madagascar in May is 8.1cm (3.2inches) and on average there are 11.2 rainy days in May making it a pretty wet time to visit the beach.

Humidity in Madagascar in May

The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Madagascar in May is 23°C (73°F) which is very humid and quite uncomfortable for most unless you are on a beach. At night you would most likely require a fan. The dew point is 24°C (75°F) in the previous month and 21°C (21°F) in the next month.

The average maximum relative humidity in Madagascar in May is typically 88.3%. The maximum relative humidity is 89.3% in the previous month and 86.1% in the next month.

The average relative humidity in Madagascar in May is typically 70.2%. The average relative humidity is 73.3% in the previous month and 66.3% in the next month.

Wind Speed in Madagascar in May

The average maximum wind speed in Madagascar in May is typically 20KM/H (12MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 19KM/H (12MPH) in the previous month and 21KM/H (13MPH) in the next month.

The average wind speed in Madagascar in May is typically 12KM/H (8MPH). The average wind speed is 11KM/H (7MPH) in the previous month and 13KM/H (8MPH) in the next month.

The average wind direction in Madagascar in May is from the West.

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