January · Madagascar
Best time to visit Nosy Be in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nosy Be in January
Average temperature 27°C, 508 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.8/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 508 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Nosy Be scores 5.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 27°C, 508 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Perfume-island beaches and snorkel days peak in the dry June-September stretch.
January in Nosy Be: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
508 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 5.8/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? October scores 4.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nosy Be in January?
- In January, Nosy Be averages 27°C, 508 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Nosy Be?
- January 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 Nosy Be in January?
- Expect about 508 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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