Toliara Weather

Quick Guide:

Climate Zone: subtropical steppe climate zone
Best Time to Visit: April - November
Hottest Month: January & February: 23 - 32℃ (73 - 90℉) on average, may reach up around 35℃ (95℉) sometimes
Coolest Month: July: 14 - 26℃ (64 - 79℉) on average, the daily low may drop to 11 while the daily high may be at 21 at the coolest time
Rainiest Month: January: 111 mm, 7 rainy days

Driest Month: August: 5 mm, 1 rainy day

What is the Toliara weather like?

1. Not-so-high Rainfall

Toliara has dry and rainy seasons, but its total precipitation throughout the year is not very high, at roughly 446 mm, much lower than most Malagasy cities. Even in the wettest months, the total rainfall is only 111 mm on average.

Average Rainfall of Toliara

Humidity Graph of Toliara

2. Relatively High Temperature/ Sea Temperature

Overall, the temperature of Toliara is relatively high all year round: the average maximum temperature ranges from 26 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit) to 32℃ (90℉), and you will feel relatively hot in the daytime of some months and warm in others; while the average minimum temperature is from 14-23℃ (57-73℉), a comfortably cool or warm level.

The sea temperature stays at no less than 24℃ (75℉) all year round, ideal for swimming or various water-based activities.

High/Low Temperatures of Toliara

3. Long Sunshine Hours

Toliara is located in the southwestern part of Madagascar, close to the equator, with a high angle of direct sunlight, which, together with the relatively low rainfall throughout the year, gives the city an abundance of sunlight. On average, except for June, when the daylight hours are shortest, all other 11 months have around 10 - 11 hours of sunshine per day. Moreover, the UV rays are strong in Toliara, especially from October to March, when the UV index is at 11 or above.

Best Time to Visit Toliara: April to November

Compared with most other destinations of Madagascar, the weather of Toliara is relatively stable with low rainfall all year round, so you can go for a visit in any month of the year when you are available, without worrying that your trip will be influenced much by the rain. However, the best travel time is still the dry season from April to November, when the weather conditions can be described as perfect: in addition to the negligibly low rainfall, this period has cozy temperature, which will not make you feel too hot even when you go hiking.

Dry Season with Good Road Conditions

Toliara Weather by Month and Travel Recommendation

Month	Weather	Weather	Recommendation Rate
January	Hot; Rainy	Slack Season
February	Hot; Rainy	Slack Season
March	Hot; A Little Rainy	Slack Season
April	A Little Hot; Sunny	Shoulder Season
May	Warm; Sunny	Shoulder Season
June	Warm Daytime and Cool Nighttime; Sunny	Shoulder Season
July	Warm Daytime and Cool Nighttime; Sunny	Peak Season
August	Warm Daytime and Cool Nighttime; Sunny	Peak Season
September	Warm; Sunny	Shoulder Season
October	Warm; Sunny	Shoulder Season
November	A Little Hot; Sunny	Shoulder Season
December	Hot; Rainy	Slack Season

7-Day Toliara Weather Forecast

Toliara Seasons - Weather & Travel Recommendations

Rainy Season: December - March

Temperature: 22 - 32℃ (72 - 90℉)

Rainfall: 350 mm

Rainy days in total: 25 days

Toliara has a relatively short rainy season with not-very-high rainfall of about 350 mm in total on average. There are averagely around 25 rainy days out of 123 days. Therefore, your trip to Toliara during these months may be influenced by the rain, but not by much, especially in March, the end of the rainy season. In terms of the temperature, it is at its highest level of the year: with the average high of 31 - 32℃ (88 - 90℉) and average low of 22 - 23℃ (72 - 73℉), you will feel hot in the daytime, especially at noon, and warm in the nighttime.

Travel Recommendations & Tips: On possible rainy days, you’d better spend your time in the city center to further reduce the negative impact of rainfall. Specifically, you can go to Rabesandratana Museum to admire the fossils of various marine life, and the Toliara Museum to learn the history of the city. Or, you can go to the famous shell market to buy beautiful shell products and other handcrafts. On sunny days, considering the hot climate of Toliara, you are recommended to relax on nearby beaches instead of exploring the reserves.

People Relaxing on the Beach

Dry Season: April - November

Temperature: 14 - 30℃ (64 - 93℉)

Rainfall: 96 mm

Rainy days: 20 days

During this season, there are still some rainy days, but the rainfall is quite low. The average rainfall per rainy day is less than 5 mm. In other words, you will experience many sunny hours and can go outdoors nearly every day during your stay. In addition to the low rainfall, the temperature during this season is more pleasant than that in the rainy season: with the average high of 25 - 30℃ (79 - 86℉) and the average low of 14 - 20℃ (86℉), it is warm or a bit hot when the sun is shining, and cool after the sun sets.

Travel Recommendations & Tips: The climate of Toliara in this season is perfect for traveling and doing various outdoor activities. For example, you can go to Ifaty Beach, which has clear water, beautiful coral reefs, rich marine life, and various facilities, to go sunbathing, swimming, surfing, snorkeling, or fishing. If you want to admire the endemic flora and fauna, Arboretum d’Antsokay, which has more than 900 species of plants, and Reniala Nature Reserve, which is home to spiny forest, baobabs, lemurs, various birds, chameleons, and rare radiated tortoises and spider tortoises, are good choices.

People Hiking in Arboretum d’Antsokay

Birds in Reniala Nature Reserve

Outfits & Essentials to Bring to Visit Toliara

Clothes: You are recommended to bring short-sleeved shirts and T-shirts, no matter when you travel to Toliara in 2025. On this basis, pack a thin shirt or sun protection jacket to cope with the possible cool moments. As for the bottom, you may need more shorts in the rainy seasons, which are cool and convenient, but more thin long pants in the dry season, which are needed to keep you warm in the cool nights.

Shoes: In both rainy and dry seasons, you are advised to prepare slippers for beach trips and breathable and lightweight sneakers for hiking trips.

Others: Since the sunlight is intense all year round, you are advised to pack sunglasses, sunhats, and high-SPF sunscreen. When visiting Toliara in the rainy season, remember to bring umbrellas.