Weather & climate · Antananarivo

Best Time to Visit Madagascar

September to October

The best time to visit Madagascar is September to October, when daytime highs in Antananarivo are around 20–23°C. November to May and August are also a good time to go. November is the warmest month (24°C by day), July the coldest (8°C at night), and January the wettest with about 475 mm of rain.

24°C

Warmest: November

8°C

Coldest nights: July

2383 mm

Rain per year

475 mm

Wettest: January

Madagascar weather by month

Jan23°C15°C475 mm
Feb23°C15°C379 mm
Mar23°C15°C304 mm
Apr22°C13°C159 mm
May20°C11°C86 mm
Jun17°C9°C84 mm
Jul17°C8°C85 mm
Aug18°C8°C58 mm
Sep20°C9°C47 mm
Oct23°C12°C96 mm
Nov24°C14°C222 mm
Dec24°C15°C388 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	23°C	15°C	475 mm	87%	80%	Good
February	23°C	15°C	379 mm	88%	77%	Good
March	23°C	15°C	304 mm	89%	68%	Good
April	22°C	13°C	159 mm	88%	52%	Good
May	20°C	11°C	86 mm	88%	42%	Good
June	17°C	9°C	84 mm	88%	39%	Fair
July	17°C	8°C	85 mm	87%	42%	Fair
August	18°C	8°C	58 mm	85%	40%	Good
September	20°C	9°C	47 mm	82%	40%	Best time
October	23°C	12°C	96 mm	80%	49%	Best time
November	24°C	14°C	222 mm	80%	61%	Good
December	24°C	15°C	388 mm	84%	71%	Good

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Antananarivo (-18.92, 47.52). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Madagascar have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Madagascar?

September to October. The best time to visit Madagascar is September to October, when daytime highs in Antananarivo are around 20–23°C. November to May and August are also a good time to go. November is the warmest month (24°C by day), July the coldest (8°C at night), and January the wettest with about 475 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Madagascar?

November, with average highs of 24°C in Antananarivo.

What is the coldest month in Madagascar?

July, when nights drop to about 8°C and days reach 17°C.

What is the rainiest month in Madagascar?

January with about 475 mm; September is the driest (47 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Madagascar?

July is the least comfortable month on average: 17°C by day and 85 mm of rain.

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