Midongy du sud National Park
Park Madagascar national park protecting rainforest and endemic species
A southeast Madagascar national park of rainforest and montane habitat, Midongy du sud shelters lemurs, endemic plants and waterfall trails; it attracts wildlife trekkers and botanists.
Midongy du Sud National Park is a protected area in the Atsimo-Atsinanana region of southeastern Madagascar that protects inland rainforest and montane terrain. The park conserves pockets of native forest and freshwater catchments within a rugged, sparsely populated landscape.
The park contains stands of lowland and montane rainforest and supports endemic Malagasy flora and fauna characteristic of southeastern Madagascar; river valleys and steep slopes are common features. Visitor infrastructure is limited and access typically requires overland travel and local guides.
The protected area was designated to conserve biodiversity and local watersheds and has been subject to conservation efforts to protect species and habitats from agricultural encroachment and logging.
The park lies inland in the Atsimo-Atsinanana region of southeastern Madagascar, within a mountainous and forested zone of the island.
- Access note: Access is remote and trails are basic; visitors should plan logistics and local guides in advance.
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Midongy du sud National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 10°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1671 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (319 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (292 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (243 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (258 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
