March · Madagascar
Best time to visit Fort-Dauphin in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Fort-Dauphin in March
Average temperature 24°C, 365 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
5.6/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 365 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Fort-Dauphin scores 5.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 24°C, 365 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Fort-Dauphin, or Tolanaro, is a coastal town in southern Madagascar near beaches and rainforest parks.
March in Fort-Dauphin: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Trail conditions at 24°C (76°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in March; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 365 mm, but with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 5.6/10 on the same scale — 11th 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 — 3.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Fort-Dauphin in March?
- In March, Fort-Dauphin averages 24°C, 365 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.6/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Fort-Dauphin?
- March 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 March?
- Expect about 365 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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