Madagascar in February
Deep in the rains: lush forests, active frogs and an island almost empty of travellers.
Plan a February journeyFebruary is still the core of the rainy season. East winds bring heavy rain, the risk of cyclones is at its highest and many parks are difficult to reach. It suits travellers who want green landscapes and rainy-season wildlife, on a short and flexible route close to good roads.
February at a glance
Highlands
Warm and humid, with storms most afternoons.
West & South
Hot and wet in the west, where tracks and the Tsingy de Bemaraha stay closed. The south-west receives the least rain.
East coast
Very wet, and the most exposed to cyclones.
Season
Low season, with a few lodges closed for maintenance.
What February brings
Frogs and chameleons
The wet season is the time to find frogs on forest streams after dark, and chameleons on the move.
Lush forests
The rainforests are at their wettest and greenest, with rivers and waterfalls in full flow.
Lemurs and flowers
In the north-west dry forests, mongoose lemurs feed on kapok flowers and nectar during the wet season.
Quiet trails
Very few visitors in the parks that remain open.
Where to go in February
Journeys for February
Routes that are at their best this month. Each one is a starting point, shaped around your dates.
14 daysElegance and Tradition in the Malagasy Highlands
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11 daysA Southern Transect: From the Highlands to the Coast
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Travelling in February
Is February a good time to visit Madagascar?
It is one of the wettest months and the peak of the cyclone season, so we usually suggest it only for short, flexible trips focused on the highlands, the rainforest or the south-west.
What about cyclones?
Cyclones can reach Madagascar between October and May, with the highest risk from January to March, mostly on the east coast. We follow the forecasts closely, keep the route flexible and recommend good travel insurance.
Can we visit the Tsingy de Bemaraha in February?
No. The park and its access tracks are closed during the rains and usually reopen between mid-April and May.
What should we pack?
A rain jacket, quick-drying clothes and shoes that can get wet. A light layer is useful for highland evenings.
Madagascar in February,
designed around you
Tell us your dates and what you dream of seeing. We will build the route around the season.