Visit Masoala National Park, Eastern Madagascar
Masoala National Park is Madagascar’s largest park and one of its least visited. Primary rainforest covers a range of mountains and drops down to the deserted beaches of Antongil Bay where hump-backed whales come to breed and calve.
Temperature and Precipitation
Masoala National Park climate data | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 375 | 308 | 307 | 227 | 163 | 174 | 163 | 170 | 95 | 91 | 133 | 252 |
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| Temperature (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
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Daylight, Sunshine and UV
Masoala National Park sunlight data | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Sunshine | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
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| Daylight | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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| UV Index | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ |
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UV Index and what it means
The ultraviolet index is a measure of the risk of skin damage due to exposure to the sun. Be aware that the potential damage caused by the sun varies from person to person as well as by time of day, altitude and several other factors. We recommend contacting your GP for further advice.
0-2Wear sunglasses on bright days; use sunscreen if there is snow on the ground (which reflects UV radiation) or if you have particularly fair skin.
3-5Wear sunglasses and use sunscreen, cover the body with clothing and a hat, and seek shade around midday when the sun is most intense.
6-7Wear sunglasses and use sunscreen having SPF 15 or higher, cover the body with sun protective clothing and a wide-brim hat, and reduce time in the sun from two hours before to three hours after solar noon.
8-10Wear sunscreen, a shirt, sunglasses and a hat. Do not stay out in the sun for too long.
11+Take all precautions, including: wear sunglasses and use sunscreen, cover the body with a long-sleeved shirt and trousers, wear a very broad hat, and avoid the sun from two hours before to three hours after solar noon.