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Why visit Nosy Be?

Nosy Be is an island off the north-west coast of Madagascar and the country's main beach destination, with warm, calm water, white beaches and a scent of ylang-ylang, vanilla and spices from the plantations inland. Its name means 'big island' in Malagasy.

Boat trips are the essence of a stay. Nosy Komba is home to black lemurs that come close to visitors; Nosy Tanikely is a marine reserve with clear water, reefs and turtles; and Nosy Iranja is two islets joined by a sandbank at low tide. Lokobe National Park protects the island's last primary forest, with lemurs, chameleons and boa constrictors, reached by pirogue. Mount Passot, the highest point, has views over crater lakes at sunset. Between September and December whale sharks are often seen offshore, and humpback whales pass in season. Hell-Ville, the main town, has markets and colonial buildings. Eat fresh seafood, zebu meat and dishes cooked with coconut and vanilla.

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When to go to Nosy Be

The best months for Nosy Be are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. Highs then sit around 29°C, and a week here is reasonably priced.

Jan
29°
low 24°
29 wet days
Feb
29°
low 24°
29 wet days
Mar
29°
low 25°
29 wet days
Apr
30°
low 25°
25 wet days
May
29°
low 24°
17 wet days
Jun
28°
low 22°
11 wet days
Jul
27°
low 22°
8 wet days
Aug
28°
low 21°
12 wet days
Sep
28°
low 22°
16 wet days
Oct
29°
low 23°
21 wet days
Nov
29°
low 24°
26 wet days
Dec
29°
low 24°
29 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Andoany, Diana Region. Source: Open-Meteo.

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Nosy Be — common questions

When is the best time to visit Nosy Be?

The best months for Nosy Be are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. Highs then sit around 29°C, and a week here is reasonably priced.

What is the weather like in Nosy Be?

April is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 30°C. July is the coolest, around 27°C by day and 22°C at night. January is the wettest, with about 29 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Nosy Be known for?

Nosy Be is best known for beaches, islands, wildlife and nature. The things people come for: Nosy Komba lemurs, Nosy Tanikely reserve, Lokobe forest, Mount Passot.

Who is Nosy Be best suited to?

Nosy Be works particularly well for couples, honeymooners and groups of friends. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Nosy Be?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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