May · Madagascar
Best time to visit Fort-Dauphin in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Fort-Dauphin in May
Average temperature 21°C, 102 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.0/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 21°C
- Rainfall
- 102 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Fort-Dauphin scores 7.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 21°C, 102 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Fort-Dauphin, or Tolanaro, is a coastal town in southern Madagascar near beaches and rainforest parks.
May in Fort-Dauphin — reliably good (6th best month)
Trail conditions at 21°C (70°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in May; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
102 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 7/10 on the same scale — 6th 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.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Fort-Dauphin — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Fort-Dauphin in May?
- In May, Fort-Dauphin averages 21°C, 102 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Fort-Dauphin?
- May earns a 7.0/10 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 May?
- Expect about 102 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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