Madagascar in March
The last weeks of the rains: warm seas, green hills and the Malagasy New Year.
Plan a March journeyMarch closes the rainy season. Cyclones remain possible until the end of the month, mostly in the east, and the western tracks are still closed. The landscapes are lush, the sea is at its warmest and the Malagasy New Year brings celebrations. It is a month for travellers who like quiet roads and do not mind a few showers.
March at a glance
Highlands
Warm days, fewer storms as the month goes on.
West & South
The west is still wet and the Tsingy remain closed. The south-west is drier.
East coast
Still wet, with cyclone risk until the end of the month.
Sea
The sea is at its warmest of the year, around 27 to 28°C.
What March brings
Malagasy New Year
Alahamady Be, the Malagasy New Year, is celebrated in March.
The warmest sea
Sea temperatures reach 27 to 28°C at the end of the rains.
Green landscapes
The rice fields and hills are still at their greenest.
Frogs at night
Rainforest night walks remain rich in frogs and reptiles.
Where to go in March
Possible, with flexibility
Plan around
- The Tsingy de Bemaraha reopen between mid-April and May
- Cyclone risk until the end of March
Journeys for March
Routes that are at their best this month. Each one is a starting point, shaped around your dates.
1 dayAntananarivo: In the Footsteps of Merina Royalty
A one-day immersion into the royal history of the Merina Kingdom, from…
14 daysElegance and Tradition in the Malagasy Highlands
A journey into the cultural heart of Madagascar, exploring the ancestral traditions…
11 daysA Southern Transect: From the Highlands to the Coast
A journey through southern Madagascar's contrasting landscapes, from the lush rainforests of…
3 daysThe Andasibe Encounter
A concise three-day journey into the primary rainforests east of the capital,…
Travelling in March
Is March a good time to visit Madagascar?
It is the end of the rainy season: quieter and greener, with warm seas, but cyclones remain possible and the west is still closed. Late March is better than early March.
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.
What is Alahamady Be?
The Malagasy New Year, celebrated in March. Customs vary from region to region and from family to family.
What should we pack?
Light clothes, a rain jacket and swimwear for the warm sea.
Madagascar in March,
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