Isalo National Park
Isalo National Park is a national park located in Toliara Province, Madagascar. Established in 1999, the protected area covers 8,154 square kilometers and is the 6th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The dry season, lasting from May through September, is the most suitable time for a visit. During these months, rainfall is minimal, with as few as 1 to 3 rainy days per month and temperatures ranging from highs of 23 °C to 25 °C and lows of 11 °C to 14 °C. The rainy season, which runs from December to March, sees significantly more precipitation, peaking in January with 254 mm of rain over about 21 days.
To reach the park, travelers can fly into Toliara Airport, located 191 km away. Alternatively, the park is situated 456 km from the capital, Antananarivo, which is served by Ivato International Airport, 464 km from the park.
Weather by month
The warmest month is November, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is January, with about 254 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 19 |
| Rainfall, mm | 254 | 199 | 128 | 36 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 42 | 94 | 184 |
| Rainy days | 21 | 18 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
