🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Nosy Be 🇲🇬

Cape Town, South Africa vs Nosy Be, Madagascar — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Nosy Be is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cape Town is drier, with roughly 144 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Cape Town🇲🇬 Nosy Be
Avg annual high22°C27°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)April (28°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)July (21°C low)
Rainy days / year89233
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Best months to visitApril, October, NovemberJune, July, August

🇿🇦 Cape Town

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

🇲🇬 Nosy Be

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in April (28°C), coldest lows in July (21°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Town or Nosy Be warmer?

Nosy Be is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cape Town or Nosy Be?

Nosy Be is rainier — Cape Town sees about 144 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cape Town vs Nosy Be?

Cape Town is best around April, October, November; Nosy Be is best around June, July, August.

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