When is the best time to go to Sambava

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Sambava, Madagascar. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Sambava weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sambava are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Sambava January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 353mm 7.3hrs 13.6hrs 29°C

January in Sambava is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sambava.

January is in the summer in Sambava and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Sambava with around 353mm 13.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Sambava February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 272mm 7.8hrs 13.3hrs 29°C

February in Sambava is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sambava for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Sambava and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sambava with around 272mm 10.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Sambava March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 280mm 7.2hrs 12.9hrs 29°C

The weather in March in Sambava is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sambava.

March is in the fall / autumn in Sambava and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sambava with around 280mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Sambava April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 216mm 7.6hrs 12.5hrs 28°C

Sambava's weather in April is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sambava.

April is in the fall / autumn in Sambava and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sambava with around 216mm 8.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Sambava May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 168mm 7.7hrs 12.2hrs 28°C

May is a wet, humid month in Sambava and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sambava.

May is in the fall / autumn in Sambava and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sambava with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Sambava June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 168mm 6.9hrs 13.6hrs 26°C

Warm, humid and wet weather often prevails in Sambava during the month of June

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sambava.

June is in the winter in Sambava and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sambava with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Sambava July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 162mm 6.8hrs 13.3hrs 25°C

July in Sambava is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sambava.

July is in the winter in Sambava and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sambava with around 162mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Sambava weather in July »

August

Sambava August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 180mm 7.1hrs 12.9hrs 25°C

The weather in August in Sambava is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sambava.

August is in the winter in Sambava and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Sambava with around 180mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Sambava weather in August »

September

Sambava September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 95mm 7.8hrs 12.5hrs 25°C

Sambava's weather in September is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sambava, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Sambava and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sambava with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Sambava weather in September »

October

Sambava October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 104mm 8.4hrs 12.2hrs 26°C

October is a damp, humid month in Sambava and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Sambava, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Sambava and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sambava with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Sambava November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 131mm 8.1hrs 13.6hrs 27°C

November is a wet, humid month in Sambava and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sambava.

November is in the spring in Sambava and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sambava with around 131mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Sambava weather in November »

December

Sambava December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 228mm 8hrs 13.3hrs 28°C

December in Sambava is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sambava.

December is in the summer in Sambava and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sambava with around 228mm 9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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Sambava weather stats

Sambava weather statistics
Hottest month: February 30.1°C 86.2°F
Driest month: September 95mm 3.7ins
Sunniest month: October 8.4hrs
Coldest month: August 25.8°C 78.4°F
Wettest month: January 353mm 13.9ins
Warmest sea: February 29°C 84.2°F
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