Climate Insights for Tôlanaro

The climate in Tôlanaro is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 916mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 126mm of rainfall. Tôlanaro 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: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Tôlanaro has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.

Tôlanaro is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 916mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 126mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 28mm. That's 99mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Tôlanaro is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Tôlanaro, which began on June 21, 2026. Tôlanaro 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 February at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 18°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Tôlanaro is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 57mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tôlanaro 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.