AI-generatedToamasina at a glance
- Best time
- Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Feb · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 28.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,160 h
- Rain a year
- 2,413 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Toamasina
Toamasina has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while July is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,160 hours of sunshine a year, Toamasina is moderately sunny; November is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Toamasina
The best time to visit Toamasina is from September to October. The sea reaches 28.6 °C in February, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The rainy season is from January to March; the wettest month is March with 346 mm.
Toamasina through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Toamasina in the dry season
Apr – Dec
Fair
- 25–30 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 186 rainy days in all
Toamasina in the rainy season
Jan – Mar
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 75 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: September – October
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
05:1417:42
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:00–05:43 · evening 17:13–17:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:52–05:00 · evening 17:56–18:04
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Toamasina compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 27° at the start of the month to 28° at the end. The sea warms from 25° to 26°. The days get 0.5 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 20° |
| Sea | 25° | 26° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.7 h |
What is the weather like in Toamasina in October?
In October, Toamasina is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 89 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Toamasina.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 29 min05:14 – 17:42
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 24 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 51 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %91 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %14 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Toamasina
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and September bring similar holiday weather to Toamasina (score 62 and 60). In September, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in September. September has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 60 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 18° |
| Sea | 25.3° | 24.4° |
| Sunshine | 6.6 hbetter | 6.0 h |
| Rainy days | 16better | 18 |
| Rainfall | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Muggy days | 24 | 16better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Toamasina month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
35January31° · Sea 29° · 5.8 h
In January, Toamasina is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 335 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Toamasina.
Toamasina in January32February31° · Sea 29° · 5.4 h
In February, Toamasina is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 328 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Toamasina.
Toamasina in February36March31° · Sea 29° · 5.6 h
In March, Toamasina is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 346 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Toamasina.
Toamasina in March42April30° · Sea 28° · 5.8 h
In April, Toamasina is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 199 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Toamasina.
Toamasina in April51May28° · Sea 27° · 5.4 h
In May, Toamasina is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 208 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Toamasina.
Toamasina in May57June27° · Sea 26° · 5.2 h
In June, Toamasina is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 184 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Toamasina.
Toamasina in June57July25° · Sea 25° · 5.0 h
In July, Toamasina is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 204 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Toamasina.
Toamasina in July59August26° · Sea 24° · 5.7 h
In August, Toamasina is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 134 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Toamasina.
Toamasina in August60September27° · Sea 24° · 6.0 h
In September, Toamasina is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 92 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Toamasina.
Toamasina in September62October28° · Sea 25° · 6.6 h
In October, Toamasina is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 89 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Toamasina.
Toamasina in October56November29° · Sea 27° · 7.5 h
In November, Toamasina is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 89 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Toamasina.
Toamasina in November42December30° · Sea 28° · 7.1 h
In December, Toamasina is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 206 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Toamasina.
Toamasina in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Toamasina
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 24 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (18°), the warmest in January (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from October to May; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 291 days a year, mostly from September to June.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 35 | 31° | 23° | 28.5° | 5.8 h | 26 | 335 |
| FebruaryFeb | 32 | 31° | 23° | 28.6° | 5.4 h | 23 | 328 |
| MarchMar | 36 | 31° | 23° | 28.6° | 5.6 h | 26 | 346 |
| AprilApr | 42 | 30° | 22° | 28.1° | 5.8 h | 23 | 199 |
| MayMay | 51 | 28° | 20° | 27.2° | 5.4 h | 23 | 208 |
| JuneJun | 57 | 27° | 19° | 25.9° | 5.2 h | 23 | 184 |
| JulyJul | 57 | 25° | 18° | 24.7° | 5.0 h | 24 | 204 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 26° | 18° | 24.3° | 5.7 h | 21 | 134 |
| SeptemberSep | 60 | 27° | 18° | 24.4° | 6.0 h | 18 | 92 |
| OctoberOct | 62 | 28° | 20° | 25.3° | 6.6 h | 16 | 89 |
| NovemberNov | 56 | 29° | 21° | 26.6° | 7.5 h | 16 | 89 |
| DecemberDec | 42 | 30° | 23° | 27.9° | 7.1 h | 22 | 206 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Toamasina
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 24.5 – 25.9 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Toamasina ranges from 24.3 °C in August to 28.6 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 28.1 and 29.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.5° | 28.0° | 29.0° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.6° | 28.1° | 29.2° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.6° | 28.2° | 29.0° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.1° | 27.5° | 28.7° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.2° | 26.5° | 27.9° | warm |
| JuneJun | 25.9° | 25.3° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 24.7° | 24.2° | 25.3° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.3° | 23.7° | 24.8° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.4° | 23.9° | 24.9° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 25.3° | 24.5° | 25.9° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 26.6° | 26.1° | 27.4° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.9° | 27.3° | 28.5° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Toamasina
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.6 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Toamasina, 53 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Toamasina: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Toamasina has about 16 rainy days with 89 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Toamasina
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in November (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Toamasina
How breezy and how cloudy Toamasina is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Toamasina typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 51 % of the sky over Toamasina: variable cloud, with about 6.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Toamasina
How often the day gets hot in Toamasina (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Toamasina has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Toamasina
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Toamasina in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Toamasina has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 62) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39).
- 40
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 52
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
- 58
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
- 62
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
- 39
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 30 min
- Distance
- 9,130 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Madagascar
- Currency
- Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
- Languages
- French, Malagasy
- Sockets
- Type C, D, E, J, K · 127 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +261
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 127 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Toamasina lies in an area that cyclones from the south-western Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January: Peak
- February: Peak
- March: Peak
- April: Season
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November: Season
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Toamasina vs Antananarivo
In October Antananarivo has the better holiday weather (score 91 vs 62). During the day Antananarivo is 2 °C cooler than Toamasina. Antananarivo gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Toamasina | Antananarivo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 91 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 26° |
| Sea | 25° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 6 |
| Best time | Sep – Oct | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Madagascar in October: the best places
In October, Toamasina ranks 5 of 6 destinations in this country.
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- 2Antananarivo26°91
- 3Antsirabe27°86
- 4Toliara31°26°76
- 5ToamasinaThis page28°25°62
- 6Mahajanga34°27°57
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Frequently asked questions about Toamasina
When is the best time to visit Toamasina?
The best time to visit Toamasina is from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Toamasina?
The sea temperature in Toamasina ranges from 24.3 °C in August to 28.6 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Toamasina in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Toamasina?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 23 °C. July is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Toamasina?
The rainy season is from January to March; the wettest month is March with 346 mm. The driest month is October with 89 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Toamasina get?
Toamasina gets around 2,160 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 7.5 hours a day; in July there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Toamasina in?
Toamasina is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Toamasina?
A nonstop flight from London to Toamasina takes about 11 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,130 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Toamasina?
Toamasina lies in an area that cyclones from the south-western Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Toamasina?
Toamasina has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 62) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 40, May half-term 52, summer holidays 58, October half-term 62, Christmas holidays 39.