Ifotaka Forest

Weather & Climate

Ifotaka Forest Tours

Expert

By Philip Briggs

Philip is the author of the Insight Guide to Madagascar.

Climate Chart Ifotaka Community Forest

The climate in Ifotaka Forest is hot and quite dry. There is however a Wet season from November to March. This is also the hottest time of the year with an average maximum day temperature of around 27°C/81°F. The cooler Dry season months from April to October are more comfortable.

Dry Season –April to October

Rain is rare and the average maximum day temperature is around 23°C/73°F in the Dry season. The humidity is low and conditions are overall very comfortable. Evenings and early mornings are cool with an average temperature of 13°C/55°F.

April – The beginning of April might still see some rain, but this usually falls away as the month progresses. It is warm in the afternoon with temperatures reaching 26°C/79°F, but evenings and early mornings are cool with temperatures of around 15°C/59°F.
May, June, July, August & September – The long Dry season has a temperate climate. The coolest month is July with an average maximum of 21°C/70°F.
October – It gradually warms up to an average daytime temperature of 24°C/75°F. Nights are cool at 15°C/59°F.

Wet Season –November to March

It is hot and humid in the Wet season. It rains on a regular basis and roads might become impassable. Daytime temperatures average at 27°C/81°F.

November – This is a shoulder month that marks the beginning of the rains. It warms up a little and daytime temperatures reach 26°C/79°F.
December, January, February & March – In December the rainy season genuinely kicks in and it rains most days. It is warm and very humid. Daytime temperatures reach 27°C/81°F.