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What’s the climate like in 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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Weather experiences in Madagascar

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Average Temperature per Month in Madagascar

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Madagascar. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Madagascar

Average Precipitation per Month in Madagascar

This graph shows how much rainfall Madagascar gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Madagascar

Average UV Index per Month in Madagascar

This graph 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.

UV Index per Month in Madagascar

Yearly Temperature in Madagascar

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Madagascar. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Madagascar

Total Yearly Precipitation in Madagascar

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Madagascar over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Madagascar

Weather experiences in Madagascar

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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.

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