January · Madagascar
Best time to visit Fort-Dauphin in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Fort-Dauphin in January
Average temperature 25°C, 309 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.6/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 309 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Fort-Dauphin scores 5.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 309 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.
January in Fort-Dauphin: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 25°C (76°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
309 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 5.6/10 here, 10th 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.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? October scores 3.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Fort-Dauphin in January?
- In January, Fort-Dauphin averages 25°C, 309 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Fort-Dauphin?
- January earns a 5.6/10 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 January?
- Expect about 309 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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