The climate of Madagascar
The current climate in Madagascar features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 25°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 29°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 14°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Madagascar.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Madagascar in recent years was 39°C in April 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 15°C in July 2018.
Rainfall amount
On average, Madagascar receives 1393 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Madagascar runs from November to April.
The climate in Madagascar is based on weather data from Antananarivo. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Madagascar to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Madagascar?
The best time to visit Madagascar for sunny weather is June through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Madagascar. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Madagascar
The climate table of Madagascar shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 31 |
Temp. min (°C) | 21 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 24 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 193 | 182 | 271 | 129 | 139 | 30 | 58 | 32 | 48 | 62 | 95 | 154 |
UV Index | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Madagascar. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Madagascar
Yearly Temperature in Madagascar
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Madagascar. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Madagascar
Total Yearly Precipitation in Madagascar
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Madagascar. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Madagascar
Weather experiences in Madagascar
The weather in Madagascar is rated an average of 2,6 out of 5 stars by 5 visitors. Have you been to Madagascar? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
a blizzard
Although the average temperature is 28 degrees, the days are often interrupted by heavy, unpredictable rain showers. Not ideal for outdoor activities.
Although warm, it was especially rainy, humid and unpredictable. It imposed restrictions on outdoor activities. Cloudy weather, less sunshine!
Alternating sunny and rainy weather, sometimes cool evenings. Despite the unpredictability, temperatures were generally comfortable for outdoor activities.
Warm but not too warm, a comfortable temperature of around 25 degrees. It was cloudy and occasional light rain, but mostly sunny. Ideal for active vacations.
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Average weather in Madagascar by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Madagascar. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.