Nosy Be is an island located off the northwest coast of Madagascar. It is a popular tourist destination and an important economic center for the region. The island is known for its beautiful beaches, lush tropical vegetation, and vibrant marine life.
Nosy Be is located about 8 kilometers off the coast of Madagascar and is the largest island in the Nosy Be Archipelago. It has an area of about 270 square kilometers and is home to a population of around 100,000 people. The island is known for its unique volcanic landscape and tropical climate.
Nosy Be has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the 7th century. During the 18th century, the island was a trading post for the French East India Company. Later, in the 19th century, the island was used as a base for the French Navy and as a penal colony.
Today, Nosy Be is an important economic center for Madagascar. The island is home to a number of industries, including fishing, agriculture, and tourism. It is also a popular tourist destination, offering activities such as snorkeling, diving, and swimming.
Nosy Be is a beautiful island with a rich history and vibrant culture. It is a popular tourist destination, offering visitors a unique experience that combines stunning natural beauty with a fascinating history.
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Nosy Be in Madagascar has a tropical climate, with high temperatures and humidity throughout the year. In the dry season from May to October, temperatures range from 25-30°C and there is very little rainfall. In the wet season from November to April, temperatures are a bit cooler (20-25°C) and there is much more rainfall. The hottest months are January and February, when temperatures can reach up to 35°C. The best time to visit Nosy Be is during the dry season, when the temperatures are more pleasant and there is less chance of rain.
Our weather forecast for Nosy Be helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Oct. 7th 2024 Oct. 7th 2024 | max: 26.3 °C min: 24.2 °C |
25.2 m/s 25.9 m/s |
19.7 % 24.1 m |
73.8 % 1,015 hPa |
05:25:56 17:43:44 |
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Oct. 8th 2024 Oct. 8th 2024 | max: 26.5 °C min: 24.3 °C |
24.8 m/s 23.8 m/s |
49.9 % 23.4 m |
74.1 % 1,016 hPa |
05:25:17 17:43:49 |
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Oct. 9th 2024 Oct. 9th 2024 | max: 26.4 °C min: 24.6 °C |
24.5 m/s 24.1 m/s |
28.9 % 20.9 m |
76.9 % 1,016 hPa |
05:24:38 17:43:55 |
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Oct. 10th 2024 Oct. 10th 2024 | max: 27.2 °C min: 25.4 °C |
19.4 m/s 18.0 m/s |
30.3 % 23.4 m |
72.3 % 1,016 hPa |
05:24:00 17:44:01 |
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Oct. 11th 2024 Oct. 11th 2024 | max: 27.0 °C min: 25.2 °C |
25.2 m/s 24.5 m/s |
13.8 % 23.9 m |
71.2 % 1,016 hPa |
05:23:23 17:44:07 |
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Oct. 12th 2024 Oct. 12th 2024 | max: 27.0 °C min: 24.9 °C |
26.6 m/s 25.6 m/s |
21.1 % 24.1 m |
70.9 % 1,015 hPa |
05:22:46 17:44:14 |
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Oct. 13th 2024 Oct. 13th 2024 | max: 26.2 °C min: 25.1 °C |
29.5 m/s 27.7 m/s |
24.2 % 22.6 m |
72.5 % 1,014 hPa |
05:22:09 17:44:21 |
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Oct. 14th 2024 Oct. 14th 2024 | max: 26.2 °C min: 24.5 °C |
29.9 m/s 28.1 m/s |
43.7 % 24.1 m |
69.6 % 1,014 hPa |
05:21:33 17:44:28 |
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Oct. 15th 2024 Oct. 15th 2024 | max: 26.4 °C min: 24.5 °C |
29.9 m/s 28.4 m/s |
64.4 % 24.1 m |
73.2 % 1,012 hPa |
05:20:58 17:44:36 |
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Oct. 16th 2024 Oct. 16th 2024 | max: 26.0 °C min: 24.1 °C |
29.5 m/s 28.4 m/s |
49.4 % 24.1 m |
71.5 % 1,012 hPa |
05:20:24 17:44:45 |
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Oct. 17th 2024 Oct. 17th 2024 | max: 26.7 °C min: 25.7 °C |
32.8 m/s 31.7 m/s |
32.1 % 24.1 m |
73.1 % 1,011 hPa |
05:19:50 17:44:54 |
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Oct. 18th 2024 Oct. 18th 2024 | max: 27.4 °C min: 26.4 °C |
22.0 m/s 21.2 m/s |
55.7 % 24.1 m |
73.9 % 1,012 hPa |
05:19:16 17:45:04 |
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Oct. 19th 2024 Oct. 19th 2024 | max: 27.7 °C min: 26.6 °C |
24.8 m/s 25.6 m/s |
79.3 % 24.1 m |
76.5 % 1,012 hPa |
05:18:44 17:45:14 |
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Oct. 20th 2024 Oct. 20th 2024 | max: 28.4 °C min: 27 °C |
41.0 m/s 49.7 m/s |
78.6 % 23.7 m |
76.1 % 1,012 hPa |
05:18:12 17:45:25 |
Would you like to travel to Nosy Be on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Nosy Be.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Nov. 18th 2024 Monday, 18th of Nov. 2024 | LE DUMONT DURVILLE | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Dec. 3rd 2024 Tuesday, 3rd of Dec. 2024 | Norwegian Dawn | 01:00 pm | 09:00 pm | |
Dec. 8th 2024 Sunday, 8th of Dec. 2024 | LE DUMONT DURVILLE | 12:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 9th 2024 Monday, 9th of Dec. 2024 | Seven Seas Voyager | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Dec. 11th 2024 Wednesday, 11th of Dec. 2024 | Norwegian Dawn | 09:30 am | 05:00 pm | |
Dec. 15th 2024 Sunday, 15th of Dec. 2024 | Norwegian Sky | 01:00 pm | 09:00 pm | |
Dec. 16th 2024 Monday, 16th of Dec. 2024 | LE DUMONT DURVILLE | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Dec. 18th 2024 Wednesday, 18th of Dec. 2024 | MS Riviera | 02:00 pm | 08:00 pm | |
Dec. 23rd 2024 Monday, 23rd of Dec. 2024 | Norwegian Sky | 09:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
Dec. 24th 2024 Tuesday, 24th of Dec. 2024 | Silver Spirit | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 2nd 2025 Thursday, 2nd of Jan. 2025 | Norwegian Dawn | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jan. 8th 2025 Wednesday, 8th of Jan. 2025 | LE DUMONT DURVILLE | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Feb. 1st 2025 Saturday, 1st of Feb. 2025 | Norwegian Dawn | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Feb. 26th 2025 Wednesday, 26th of Feb. 2025 | Norwegian Dawn | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Feb. 28th 2025 Friday, 28th of Feb. 2025 | MS Insignia | 09:30 am | 05:30 pm | |
Mar. 19th 2025 Wednesday, 19th of Mar. 2025 | Silver Spirit | 07:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 20th 2025 Thursday, 20th of Mar. 2025 | Silver Spirit | 12:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 29th 2025 Tuesday, 29th of Apr. 2025 | Norwegian Sky | 07:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
May 7th 2025 Wednesday, 7th of May 2025 | Norwegian Sky | 07:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
May 11th 2025 Sunday, 11th of May 2025 | MS Nautica | 10:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 25th 2025 Sunday, 25th of May 2025 | Seven Seas Voyager | 10:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 21st 2025 Friday, 21st of Nov. 2025 | AIDAstella | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Nov. 30th 2025 Sunday, 30th of Nov. 2025 | Norwegian Dawn | 01:00 pm | 09:00 pm | |
Dec. 3rd 2025 Wednesday, 3rd of Dec. 2025 | Seven Seas Navigator | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Dec. 5th 2025 Friday, 5th of Dec. 2025 | AIDAstella | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Dec. 8th 2025 Monday, 8th of Dec. 2025 | Norwegian Dawn | 09:45 am | 05:00 pm | |
Dec. 19th 2025 Friday, 19th of Dec. 2025 | AIDAstella | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jan. 3rd 2026 Saturday, 3rd of Jan. 2026 | AIDAstella | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jan. 3rd 2026 Saturday, 3rd of Jan. 2026 | Norwegian Dawn | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jan. 9th 2026 Friday, 9th of Jan. 2026 | Norwegian Dawn | 09:45 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jan. 11th 2026 Sunday, 11th of Jan. 2026 | MS Nautica | 10:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 16th 2026 Friday, 16th of Jan. 2026 | MS Europa | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jan. 18th 2026 Sunday, 18th of Jan. 2026 | Seven Seas Voyager | 10:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 4th 2026 Wednesday, 4th of Feb. 2026 | Norwegian Dawn | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Feb. 6th 2026 Friday, 6th of Feb. 2026 | Seven Seas Voyager | 06:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 11th 2026 Wednesday, 11th of Feb. 2026 | Norwegian Dawn | 07:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
Feb. 16th 2026 Monday, 16th of Feb. 2026 | Seven Seas Voyager | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Feb. 26th 2026 Thursday, 26th of Feb. 2026 | Norwegian Dawn | 01:00 pm | 09:00 pm | |
Feb. 28th 2026 Saturday, 28th of Feb. 2026 | AIDAstella | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Mar. 7th 2026 Saturday, 7th of Mar. 2026 | Norwegian Dawn | 07:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
Mar. 9th 2026 Monday, 9th of Mar. 2026 | Seven Seas Voyager | 10:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 29th 2026 Wednesday, 29th of Apr. 2026 | Seven Seas Mariner | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Apr. 30th 2026 Thursday, 30th of Apr. 2026 | Seven Seas Mariner | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Mar. 19th 2030 Tuesday, 19th of Mar. 2030 | Silver Spirit | 07:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 20th 2030 Wednesday, 20th of Mar. 2030 | Silver Spirit | 12:00 am | 06:00 pm |
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