Climate Insights for Toliara

The climate in Toliara is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 459mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 126mm of rainfall. Toliara is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: December, January, February. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Toliara sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 32°C. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Toliara is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 459mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 126mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2mm. That's 124mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Toliara is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Toliara, which began on March 20, 2026. Toliara is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in December at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 17°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Toliara is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 4mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Toliara based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.