April · Madagascar
Best time to visit Fort-Dauphin in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Fort-Dauphin in April
Average temperature 23°C, 253 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
5.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 253 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
April in Fort-Dauphin scores 5.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 23°C, 253 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Fort-Dauphin, or Tolanaro, is a coastal town in southern Madagascar near beaches and rainforest parks.
April in Fort-Dauphin: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
April averages 23°C (73°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
253 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 5.7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? October scores 3.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Fort-Dauphin in April?
- In April, Fort-Dauphin averages 23°C, 253 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.7/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Fort-Dauphin?
- April earns a 5.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Fort-Dauphin in April?
- Expect about 253 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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