Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Monseigneur, Madagascar

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Monseigneur...

Monseigneur is a surf spot in Madagascar. The water temperature around Monseigneur has average variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 21.9°C (71.4°F) in August up to 28°C (82.4°F) in the month of January, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 25°C (76°F) and the best time for water activities is winter, since Monseigneur is located in the southern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature at Monseigneur?

The current water temperature in the month of January at Monseigneur is approximately:

Are there any other surf spots close by?

Yes, there are several surf spots in proximity to Monseigneur. The closest one is Libanono, which is 1.9km (1.2miles) away from Monseigneur. Click here to check out more information on Libanono and its water temperature. Another good surfspot near Monseigneur is Vinanibe lake, which is 2km (1.2miles) away.

Are there nice beaches close to Monseigneur?

No, not too many beaches are located near to Monseigneur. The next good beach is Ifaty beach-near Toliara, which is 241.4km (149.9miles) away from Monseigneur. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try Belo sur Mer, which is ca 354.2km (220miles) away from Monseigneur.

What wetsuit is recommended for Monseigneur?

The water temperature at Monseigneur is very warm, reaching up to 28°C (82°F) in the months of December, January, and February. During this time, in the summer, a rashguard or thin top might be required for sensitive people, but most people will be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during July, August, and September, sea temperatures cool down to nearly 22°C (71°F). During this time, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Monseigneur?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 22 to 27°C (71-80°F) during July, August, and September. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions usually change during winter when temperatures range from 23 to 28°C (73-82°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Monseigneur: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Monseigneur...

Do you know what the the city Juncal in Puerto Rico, the city Isle of Hope in United States, and the city Turus in Indonesia have in common with Monseigneur? Click on the links to find out...