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Nosy Be in April: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
The deciding difference
April marks the rapid retreat of Nosy Be's wet season.
Practical conclusion
Rain drops sharply from March and falls again in May. May is the stronger option for more dependable beach days.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
58/100 · #8
Warmth
#3
Dryness
#8
Sun
#6
Sea warmth
#1
Published best categories: none
Nosy Be · AprilPhoto: Thomas Fuhrmann · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 29 °C
- Average low
- 26 °C
- Sea
- 30 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 18 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 78 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 29 | 26 | 26 | 227 | 7.3 | 82 | 1.8 | 30 | 55 |
| April (selected) | 29 | 26 | 18 | 100 | 7.2 | 78 | 1.4 | 30 | 58 |
| May | 29 | 25 | 7 | 30 | 6.6 | 73 | 1.4 | 29 | 78 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: April (58/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | -3 | -0.5 °C | ±0 °C | +8.7 | +126.8 mm | +0.1 h | +4.2 % | +0.4 m/s | -0.2 °C |
| May | +20 | -0.3 °C | -0.8 °C | -10.3 | -70.4 mm | -0.6 h | -5 % | ±0 m/s | -0.5 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Nosy Be in April?
The average daily high is around 29 °C, with an average daily low of about 26 °C.
Can you swim in Nosy Be in April?
The sea is about 30 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Nosy Be in April?
The curated estimate is about 18 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 100 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Nosy Be?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Nosy Be. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. April is not among them.