AI-generatedToliara at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jan · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 29.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,240 h
- Rain a year
- 487 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Toliara
Toliara has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. January is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while July is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 3,240 hours of sunshine a year, Toliara is very sunny; November is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Toliara
The best time to visit Toliara is from May to October. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from March to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in July. From January to March it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The rainy season is from January to February; the wettest month is January with 170 mm.
Toliara through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Toliara in the dry season
Mar – Dec
Good
- 28–33 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Toliara in the rainy season
Jan – Feb
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Mar – Dec
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jul
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jan – Mar
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jan – Feb
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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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: May – October
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
05:3318:09
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:19–06:03 · evening 17:39–18:23
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:10–05:19 · evening 18:23–18:32
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 Toliara compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 30° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The sea warms from 25° to 26°. The days get 0.6 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 21° |
| Sea | 25° | 26° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 12.9 h |
What is the weather like in Toliara in October?
In October, Toliara is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Toliara.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 36 min05:33 – 18:09
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 20 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 20 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 23 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %51 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
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
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Compare two months in Toliara
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Toliara: score 91 against 76. In July, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in July. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours less a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 76 | 91better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 15° |
| Sea | 25.5° | 24.3° |
| Sunshine | 9.8 hbetter | 8.1 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 8 mm | 2 mm |
| Muggy days | 20 | 1better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Toliara month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
34January33° · Sea 29° · 8.7 h
In January, Toliara is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 170 mm. On about 29 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 Toliara.
Toliara in January39February33° · Sea 29° · 8.3 h
In February, Toliara is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 13 days, totalling 118 mm. On about 27 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 Toliara.
Toliara in February52March33° · Sea 29° · 8.5 h
In March, Toliara is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 71 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Toliara.
Toliara in March69April32° · Sea 28° · 8.6 h
In April, Toliara is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Toliara.
Toliara in April78May30° · Sea 26° · 8.1 h
In May, Toliara is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Toliara.
Toliara in May87June28° · Sea 25° · 7.8 h
In June, Toliara is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Toliara.
Toliara in June91July28° · Sea 24° · 8.1 h
In July, Toliara is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Toliara.
Toliara in July88August29° · Sea 24° · 8.7 h
In August, Toliara is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Toliara.
Toliara in August82September30° · Sea 25° · 9.5 h
In September, Toliara is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Toliara.
Toliara in September76October31° · Sea 26° · 9.8 h
In October, Toliara is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Toliara.
Toliara in October69November32° · Sea 27° · 10.2 h
In November, Toliara is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Toliara.
Toliara in November54December33° · Sea 28° · 10.1 h
In December, Toliara is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 64 mm in total. On about 29 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 Toliara.
Toliara in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Toliara
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°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 20 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (15°), the warmest in January (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from October to April; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to September. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 218 days a year, mostly from October to April.
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 | 34 | 33° | 24° | 29.2° | 8.7 h | 17 | 170 |
| FebruaryFeb | 39 | 33° | 24° | 29.3° | 8.3 h | 13 | 118 |
| MarchMar | 52 | 33° | 23° | 29.0° | 8.5 h | 8 | 71 |
| AprilApr | 69 | 32° | 21° | 27.7° | 8.6 h | 4 | 18 |
| MayMay | 78 | 30° | 18° | 26.2° | 8.1 h | 2 | 6 |
| JuneJun | 87 | 28° | 16° | 25.1° | 7.8 h | 1 | 4 |
| JulyJul | 91 | 28° | 15° | 24.3° | 8.1 h | 1 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 88 | 29° | 16° | 24.2° | 8.7 h | 1 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 82 | 30° | 18° | 24.6° | 9.5 h | 1 | 3 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 31° | 20° | 25.5° | 9.8 h | 2 | 8 |
| NovemberNov | 69 | 32° | 22° | 26.6° | 10.2 h | 4 | 19 |
| DecemberDec | 54 | 33° | 23° | 27.9° | 10.1 h | 9 | 64 |
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 in Toliara
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 24.9 – 26.2 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Toliara ranges from 24.2 °C in August to 29.3 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in February, while the air already peaks in January. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 28.5 and 29.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29.2° | 28.4° | 29.9° | very warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 29.3° | 28.5° | 29.9° | very warm |
| MarchMar | 29.0° | 28.2° | 29.8° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 27.7° | 26.5° | 28.6° | warm |
| MayMay | 26.2° | 25.6° | 26.9° | warm |
| JuneJun | 25.1° | 24.4° | 25.7° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 24.3° | 23.7° | 24.9° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.2° | 23.6° | 24.8° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.6° | 24.2° | 25.1° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 25.5° | 24.9° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 26.6° | 26.0° | 27.3° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.9° | 27.2° | 28.5° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Toliara
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 9.8 of 12.6 hours of daylight in Toliara, 78 % 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 in Toliara: 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, Toliara has about 2 rainy days with 8 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Toliara
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 12).
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 and clouds in Toliara
How breezy and how cloudy Toliara 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 Toliara typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Mar – May, Jul – Jan.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 20 % of the sky over Toliara: mostly clear, with about 9.8 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 and humidity in Toliara
How often the day gets hot in Toliara (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, Toliara has about 23 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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 Toliara
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Toliara 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.
Toliara has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 44).
- 64
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 89
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 76
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 44
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 45 min
- Distance
- 9,370 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.
Storm season
Toliara 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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Toliara compared
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Toliara vs Antananarivo
In October Antananarivo has the better holiday weather (score 90 vs 76). During the day Antananarivo is 5 °C cooler than Toliara. Antananarivo gets 3 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Toliara | Antananarivo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 76 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 26° |
| Sea | 26° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 6 |
| Best time | May – Oct | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Toliara
When is the best time to visit Toliara?
The best time to visit Toliara is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Toliara?
The sea temperature in Toliara ranges from 24.2 °C in August to 29.3 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Toliara in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Toliara?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 24 °C. July is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Toliara?
The rainy season is from January to February; the wettest month is January with 170 mm. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Toliara get?
Toliara gets around 3,240 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 10.2 hours a day; in June there are 7.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Toliara in?
Toliara is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Toliara?
A nonstop flight from London to Toliara takes about 11 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,370 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Toliara?
Toliara 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 Toliara?
Toliara has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 44). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 64, May half-term 80, summer holidays 89, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 44.