December · Madagascar
Best time to visit Fort-Dauphin in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Fort-Dauphin in December
Average temperature 26°C, 162 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.8/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 162 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Fort-Dauphin scores 5.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 162 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Fort-Dauphin, or Tolanaro, is a coastal town in southern Madagascar near beaches and rainforest parks.
December in Fort-Dauphin — middling scores, decent value
Trail conditions at 26°C (78°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in December; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
162 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 5.8/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Fort-Dauphin — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Fort-Dauphin in December?
- In December, Fort-Dauphin averages 26°C, 162 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Fort-Dauphin?
- December earns a 5.8/10 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 December?
- Expect about 162 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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