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When to go on a Madagascar Trip

Madagascar’s prime season of travel starts in May and lasts until around September. These are the ‘dry’ season months and the weather is cooler and less humid making it a great time to explore - without getting too sweaty! At the beginning of the season (May & June) you might encounter a little rain in places, but it shouldn’t affect your travels or activities. In July, the whales start to arrive in the north of the country and stay until September, whilst September and October are some of the best times to see lemurs and their young. In November and December, temperatures are on the rise but it’s still a generally good time to travel. We would probably suggest avoiding January to March, however; it’s the height of the cyclone season and travel is tricky.
Although May to October is traditionally the best time to travel, the Masoala Peninsula is amazing through December."
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