Morombe Weather

People Strolling on Morombe Beach

Morombe is located on the west coast of Madagascar and has a tropical savanna climate with rainy and dry seasons and also high average temperatures. The dry season from April to December with lower rainfall is the best time to travel here.

Temperature

The climate of Morombe, a town on the west coast of Madagascar, is marked by high average temperatures between about 19 and 32 degrees Celsius (66 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit). Weather in daytime here is generally hot, and when night falls, it’s still warm with the average lowest temperatures being about 19 to 26°C (66 to 79°F).

 Hottest Month: January: 26 - 32℃ (79 - 90℉)
 Coolest Month: July: 19 - 27℃ (66 - 81℉)

Rainfall & Humidity

Rainfall of Morombe shows an obvious difference between two periods. From January to March, the precipitation accounts for about 82% of the annual total, making these three months the local rainy season. Hence, the town enjoys a long dry season from April to December, with a monthly average rainfall of about 3 to 57 mm in no more than 8 days. The variation in rainfall further results in a seasonal difference in humidity, which is about 80% to 83% in the dry season and about 67% to 76% in the rainy season.

 Rainiest Month: January: 313 mm / 24 rainy days
 Driest Month: July: 3 mm / 0 rainy days

Length of Day

In Morombe, the day with the longest daytime of about 13h25min long falls in the middle period of December, when the earliest sunrise happens at around 5:20 and the latest sunset occurs at around 18:45. The town in June experiences the shortest daytime stretching from around 6:40 to 17:30 and lasting for about 10h50min. Sunset over the sea is unmissable scenery here, and it’s suggested to pick a sunny day and get to the beach before the sunset time of the day in advance.

Morombe Weather by Month and Travel Recommendation

Month	Weather	Peak/Slack Season	Recommendation Rate
January	Rainy, Hot	Slack Season
February	Rainy, Hot	Slack Season
March	A Little Rainy, Hot	Slack Season
April	Sunny, Hot	Peak Season
May	Sunny, Hot	Peak Season
June	Sunny, Hot	Peak Season
July	Sunny, A Little Hot Day and Cooler Night	Peak Season
August	Sunny, A Little Hot Day and Cooler Night	Peak Season
September	Sunny, Hot	Peak Season
October	Sunny, Hot	Peak Season
November	Sunny, Hot	Peak Season
December	Sunny, Hot	Shoulder Season

January-March: Short Rainy Season

Climate Overview

 Temperature: 24 - 32℃ (75 - 90℉)
 Rainfall: 742 mm
 Rainy days in total: 55 days

From January to March, Morombe gets quite high rainfall. Precipitation ranges from 124 to 313 mm and wet days amount to about 15 to 24 on average per month. High rainfall directly causes poor visibility and bad road conditions, so travel experience here in this season will be greatly affected. The climate of Morombe in the rainy season further features high temperatures. It’s hot generally, with the highest average temperature being 30 to 32°C (86 to 90°F). Hot and wet weather further brings high average humidity of above 80% and makes people feel stuffy.

Cloudy Day of Morombe

Travel Advice

In consideration of high rainfall, high temperatures, and high humidity, it’s not suggested to travel to Morombe in its rainy season. If you have decided to visit this town this season, you’d better check weather broadcast beforehand, avoid consecutive rainy days, and remember to bring rain gear.

April-December: Long Dry Season, Also Best Time to Visit Morombe

Climate Overview

 Temperature: 19 - 32℃ (66 - 90℉)
 Rainfall: 159 mm
 Rainy days in total: 29 days

Morombe basically experiences no cold days in its dry season, with its monthly average temperatures from April to December fluctuating from 19 to 32°C. During the day, the weather here is hot in general because the highest average temperatures can reach about 27 to 32°C (81 to 90°F). At night, it’s not cold since the lowest average temperatures can still be around 19 to 25°C (66 to 77°F). It’s just a little cooler at dawn and dusk of July and August, and an additional thin jacket helps you keep warm. In this long dry season, Morombe gets low precipitation from 3 to 57 mm in no more than 8 days per month on average. In July or August, it may not rain on a single day in the entire month. Besides, humidity in this season is lower than that in the rainy season and people won’t feel that stuffy. With all these conditions, the dry season becomes the best time to visit Morombe.

Mangrove Trees in Morombe

Sunset over the Sea in Morombe

Travel Recommendations

Morombe, as a coastal town, is a good place to enjoy beach scenery and water sports. In its dry season with better weather conditions, watching sunset over the sea and admiring beautiful coral reefs and other marine life are both worth a try. In addition, the town is a haven for various plants and animals. On sunny or cloudy days in this season, 2025, it’s suitable to view large areas of baobabs and mangroves and also birds including flamingos and egrets here.

Packing List for Visiting Morombe

 Clothes: Basic summer outfits including short-sleeved shirts, T-shirts, skirts, shorts, and dresses are recommended. In July and August, don’t forget to bring an additional thin jacket.

 Shoes: Sandals and breathable flats are suitable. For a comfortable and safe stroll on the beach, you’re suggested to bring water shoes.

 Other Requisites:
(1) To prevent sunburn: To prevent sunburn caused by strong UV radiation, you’re suggested to bring a sun-protective jacket or waterproof sunscreen.
(2) To relieve stuffiness: In months except for the middle of the dry season, Morombe is averagely in high humidity. To make you feel better, it’s recommended to bring a handheld fan for more fresh air.

(3) To play water sports: For hygiene and comfort, it’s suggested to bring your own swimwear, snorkel and snorkeling socks, and long-sleeved wetsuits.

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