Nosy Varika weather in July
In July, Nosy Varika sees average daytime highs of 23°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 120 mm of rain across 18.3 wet days and about 10.9 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 23°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in July, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 48 min at the start of July to 11 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Nosy Varika's 5th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Nosy Varika's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 23°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 1st coldest
- Rainfall
- 120 mm
- 18.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 54 min
- 6:26 AM – 5:17 PM
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.38 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.8
- out of 10
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 23°C through the month.
A typical July day in Nosy Varika reaches about 23°C in the afternoon and slips back to 18°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 21°C and 25°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 1°C cooler than June and on par with August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 19 |
| 2 | 23 | 18 |
| 3 | 23 | 18 |
| 4 | 23 | 18 |
| 5 | 23 | 18 |
| 6 | 23 | 18 |
| 7 | 23 | 18 |
| 8 | 23 | 18 |
| 9 | 23 | 18 |
| 10 | 23 | 18 |
| 11 | 23 | 18 |
| 12 | 23 | 18 |
| 13 | 23 | 18 |
| 14 | 23 | 18 |
| 15 | 23 | 18 |
| 16 | 23 | 18 |
| 17 | 23 | 18 |
| 18 | 23 | 18 |
| 19 | 23 | 18 |
| 20 | 23 | 18 |
| 21 | 23 | 18 |
| 22 | 23 | 18 |
| 23 | 23 | 18 |
| 24 | 23 | 18 |
| 25 | 23 | 18 |
| 26 | 23 | 18 |
| 27 | 23 | 18 |
| 28 | 23 | 18 |
| 29 | 23 | 18 |
| 30 | 23 | 18 |
| 31 | 23 | 18 |
How July really feels in Nosy Varika
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
July sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Nosy Varika weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 12th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 24° | 312 | 23.3 | 13.1 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 29° / 24° | 288 | 22.3 | 12.7 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 28° / 24° | 284 | 23.4 | 12.1 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 27° / 23° | 166 | 19.6 | 11.5 | 5.1 |
| May | 25° / 21° | 186 | 18.9 | 11 | 5.7 |
| Jun | 24° / 19° | 117 | 17.4 | 10.8 | 6.0 |
| Jul | 23° / 18° | 120 | 18.3 | 10.9 | 5.8 |
| Aug | 23° / 18° | 72 | 13.8 | 11.3 | 6.7 |
| Sep | 24° / 19° | 55 | 10.6 | 11.9 | 7.2 |
| Oct | 26° / 21° | 66 | 10.7 | 12.5 | 6.9 |
| Nov | 27° / 22° | 81 | 11.2 | 13 | 6.3 |
| Dec | 28° / 24° | 151 | 17.4 | 13.2 | 4.8 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 31% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 28%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Cloudier (%) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72 | 28 |
| 2 | 72 | 28 |
| 3 | 72 | 28 |
| 4 | 72 | 28 |
| 5 | 72 | 28 |
| 6 | 72 | 28 |
| 7 | 72 | 28 |
| 8 | 72 | 28 |
| 9 | 72 | 28 |
| 10 | 72 | 28 |
| 11 | 72 | 28 |
| 12 | 72 | 28 |
| 13 | 71 | 29 |
| 14 | 71 | 29 |
| 15 | 72 | 28 |
| 16 | 72 | 28 |
| 17 | 72 | 28 |
| 18 | 72 | 28 |
| 19 | 72 | 28 |
| 20 | 72 | 28 |
| 21 | 72 | 28 |
| 22 | 72 | 28 |
| 23 | 73 | 27 |
| 24 | 73 | 27 |
| 25 | 73 | 27 |
| 26 | 73 | 27 |
| 27 | 74 | 26 |
| 28 | 74 | 26 |
| 29 | 75 | 25 |
| 30 | 75 | 25 |
| 31 | 75 | 25 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Nosy Varika gets around 120 mm of rain over 18.3 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 59% and peaks near 61% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 60 |
| 3 | 60 |
| 4 | 60 |
| 5 | 61 |
| 6 | 61 |
| 7 | 61 |
| 8 | 61 |
| 9 | 61 |
| 10 | 61 |
| 11 | 61 |
| 12 | 61 |
| 13 | 60 |
| 14 | 60 |
| 15 | 60 |
| 16 | 59 |
| 17 | 59 |
| 18 | 59 |
| 19 | 59 |
| 20 | 58 |
| 21 | 58 |
| 22 | 57 |
| 23 | 57 |
| 24 | 56 |
| 25 | 56 |
| 26 | 56 |
| 27 | 55 |
| 28 | 55 |
| 29 | 55 |
| 30 | 54 |
| 31 | 54 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the humid band about 66% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 21% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Humid (%) | 61 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 |
| Muggy (%) | 31 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 8 | 61 | 31 |
| 2 | 0 | 9 | 62 | 29 |
| 3 | 0 | 9 | 64 | 27 |
| 4 | 0 | 10 | 64 | 26 |
| 5 | 0 | 11 | 65 | 24 |
| 6 | 0 | 11 | 67 | 22 |
| 7 | 0 | 11 | 68 | 21 |
| 8 | 0 | 12 | 68 | 20 |
| 9 | 0 | 12 | 69 | 19 |
| 10 | 0 | 12 | 70 | 18 |
| 11 | 0 | 13 | 69 | 18 |
| 12 | 0 | 13 | 70 | 17 |
| 13 | 0 | 13 | 70 | 17 |
| 14 | 0 | 13 | 70 | 17 |
| 15 | 0 | 13 | 70 | 17 |
| 16 | 0 | 13 | 69 | 18 |
| 17 | 0 | 13 | 69 | 18 |
| 18 | 1 | 13 | 67 | 19 |
| 19 | 1 | 13 | 66 | 20 |
| 20 | 1 | 13 | 65 | 21 |
| 21 | 1 | 13 | 65 | 21 |
| 22 | 1 | 13 | 64 | 22 |
| 23 | 1 | 13 | 63 | 23 |
| 24 | 1 | 13 | 63 | 23 |
| 25 | 1 | 13 | 63 | 23 |
| 26 | 1 | 13 | 63 | 23 |
| 27 | 0 | 13 | 64 | 23 |
| 28 | 0 | 13 | 64 | 23 |
| 29 | 0 | 13 | 65 | 22 |
| 30 | 0 | 13 | 65 | 22 |
| 31 | 0 | 13 | 66 | 21 |
Wind in July
Winds average 9 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 10 h 48 min at the start of July to 11 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 6:26 AM to 6:21 AM, and sunset from 5:12 PM to 5:23 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.8 | 6:26 | 5:12 |
| 2 | 10.8 | 6:26 | 5:12 |
| 3 | 10.8 | 6:26 | 5:13 |
| 4 | 10.8 | 6:26 | 5:13 |
| 5 | 10.8 | 6:26 | 5:13 |
| 6 | 10.8 | 6:26 | 5:14 |
| 7 | 10.8 | 6:26 | 5:14 |
| 8 | 10.8 | 6:26 | 5:14 |
| 9 | 10.8 | 6:26 | 5:15 |
| 10 | 10.8 | 6:26 | 5:15 |
| 11 | 10.8 | 6:26 | 5:16 |
| 12 | 10.8 | 6:26 | 5:16 |
| 13 | 10.8 | 6:26 | 5:16 |
| 14 | 10.8 | 6:26 | 5:17 |
| 15 | 10.9 | 6:26 | 5:17 |
| 16 | 10.9 | 6:26 | 5:17 |
| 17 | 10.9 | 6:25 | 5:18 |
| 18 | 10.9 | 6:25 | 5:18 |
| 19 | 10.9 | 6:25 | 5:19 |
| 20 | 10.9 | 6:25 | 5:19 |
| 21 | 10.9 | 6:24 | 5:19 |
| 22 | 10.9 | 6:24 | 5:20 |
| 23 | 10.9 | 6:24 | 5:20 |
| 24 | 10.9 | 6:24 | 5:20 |
| 25 | 11.0 | 6:23 | 5:21 |
| 26 | 11.0 | 6:23 | 5:21 |
| 27 | 11.0 | 6:22 | 5:22 |
| 28 | 11.0 | 6:22 | 5:22 |
| 29 | 11.0 | 6:22 | 5:22 |
| 30 | 11.0 | 6:21 | 5:23 |
| 31 | 11.0 | 6:21 | 5:23 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 3.38 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.3 kWh/m² to a high of 6.28 kWh/m² in November across the year — July's 3.38 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.7 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Nosy Varika
None of Nosy Varika's seasonal hazards are active in July. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Nosy Varika sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Nosy Varika's rainy season runs December–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Nosy Varika?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Nosy Varika for sightseeing.
What to pack for Nosy Varika in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Nosy Varika sees daytime highs around 23°C and nights near 18°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes. About 18 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Nosy Varika in July
The nearest coast averages about 25°C in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in February at about 29°C and coldest in August near 24°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 28 | Tropical |
| Apr | 28 | Warm |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 26 | Warm |
| Jul | 25 | Warm |
| Aug | 24 | Warm |
| Sep | 24 | Warm |
| Oct | 25 | Warm |
| Nov | 26 | Warm |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Nosy Varika in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Nosy Varika peaks around February 13 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 7 | High |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Nosy Varika in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Nosy Varika is worst in October — around 24 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.1× the cleanest month (March, 6 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 24 | 18 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 6 | Good |
| Mar | 6 | Good |
| Apr | 6 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 8 | Good |
| Jul | 7 | Good |
| Aug | 8 | Good |
| Sep | 8 | Good |
| Oct | 24 | Moderate |
| Nov | 18 | Moderate |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Nosy Varika?
Nosy Varika sits at 20.6°S, 48.5°E, 8 m above sea level, in Madagascar. The nearest listed city is Sahavato, 21 km away.
Topography around Nosy Varika
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Nosy Varika.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Nosy Varika has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 14 m around an average of 3 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 166 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,337 m.
The land around Nosy Varika is covered by water (38%), grassland (24%) and trees (20%) within 3 km, water (49%) and trees (25%) within 16 km, and water (33%), trees (28%) and grassland (25%) within 80 km.
Madagascar travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 31% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $599
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 22%
- of population, 2024
- Road deaths
- 29.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 457
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Nosy Varika (-20.5833°, 48.5333°, elevation 8 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).