Masoala National Park Best Time To Visit
Philip is the author of the Insight Guide to Madagascar.
Masoala National Park has a very wet climate typical of the east coast of Madagascar. The weather is best between September and November. Between July and the end of September the
August to November Dry Season – Winter
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It rains less and the forest paths are better for walking
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In October/November, many lemurs have babies
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Whales stay in the bay to have young from July to September
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It gets cool at night
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Animals tend to be less active
December to July Wet Season – Summer
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Orchids bloom from January to March
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September to January are the best bird-watching months
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Reptiles and some mammals are more active
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It rains a lot and the humidity is high
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Forest paths can become very muddy and slippery
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February to April often see extreme weather including cyclones
Best Time To Go by Major Park
- Amber Mountain NP
- Andasibe-Mantadia NP
- Ankarana Special Reserve
- Bemaraha National Park
- Ifotaka Community Forest
- Isalo National Park
- Masoala National Park
- Ranomafana National Park
- Sainte Luce Reserve