Climate Insights for Toliara

Toliara I, Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar

Hottest
January
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
July
17°C low62°F low
Wettest
February
121 mm rain4.8 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Toliara is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 468 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 121 mm 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: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.The climate in Toliara is hot. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 18.4 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 4.8 in 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: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 62°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 24°FebMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 24°MarMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°AprMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°MayMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 19°JunMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 18°JulMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 17°AugMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°SepMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 19°OctMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°NovMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°DecMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FFebMax: 89°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FMarMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FAprMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FMayMax: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 67°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 64°FJulMax: 81°FAverage: 70°FMin: 62°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 72°FMin: 63°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 75°FMin: 66°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 69°FNovMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 71°FDecMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°F
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Toliara sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 32°C. The warmest month is January, 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 sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 62°F to 90°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 62°F and an average of 70°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 113mmFebPrecipitation: 121mmMarPrecipitation: 100mmAprPrecipitation: 19mmMayPrecipitation: 4mmJunPrecipitation: 7mmJulPrecipitation: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 3mmOctPrecipitation: 7mmNovPrecipitation: 17mmDecPrecipitation: 72mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.5inFebPrecipitation: 4.8inMarPrecipitation: 3.9inAprPrecipitation: 0.8inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inOctPrecipitation: 0.3inNovPrecipitation: 0.7inDecPrecipitation: 2.8in
Precipitation

Toliara is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 468 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 39 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 121 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2 mm. That's 119 mm 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 a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.1 in. That's 4.7 in 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Toliara is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Toliara is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan28°82°F
Feb28°82°F
Mar27°81°F
Apr26°79°F
May24°74°F
Jun22°72°F
Jul21°70°F
Aug22°72°F
Sep24°75°F
Oct25°77°F
Nov26°79°F
Dec27°81°F

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 4 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.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 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 90°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

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.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 Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
24 °C76 °F
32 °C90 °F
11 km/h7 mph
113 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C76 °F
32 °C89 °F
10 km/h7 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C75 °F
31 °C89 °F
11 km/h7 mph
100 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
22 °C72 °F
31 °C88 °F
11 km/h7 mph
19 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
19 °C67 °F
29 °C84 °F
12 km/h7 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
18 °C64 °F
28 °C82 °F
13 km/h8 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
17 °C62 °F
27 °C81 °F
13 km/h8 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C63 °F
28 °C83 °F
12 km/h8 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
19 °C66 °F
30 °C86 °F
12 km/h8 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C69 °F
31 °C87 °F
13 km/h8 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C71 °F
31 °C88 °F
12 km/h8 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C75 °F
32 °C90 °F
11 km/h7 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in