When is the best time to go to Ambanja

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ambanja, Madagascar. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Ambanja weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ambanja are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Ambanja January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 479mm 6.6hrs 13.6hrs

January is a very wet, humid month in Ambanja and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ambanja for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Ambanja and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ambanja with around 479mm 18.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Ambanja February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 411mm 6.6hrs 13.3hrs

February in Ambanja is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ambanja for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Ambanja and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ambanja with around 411mm 16.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Ambanja March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 270mm 7.7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Ambanja is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ambanja for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Ambanja and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ambanja with around 270mm 10.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Ambanja April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 144mm 8.7hrs 12.5hrs

Ambanja's weather in April is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ambanja for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Ambanja and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ambanja with around 144mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Ambanja May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 63mm 9.3hrs 12.3hrs

May is a reasonably dry, humid month in Ambanja and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ambanja.

May is in the fall / autumn in Ambanja and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ambanja with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Ambanja June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 48mm 8.9hrs 13.6hrs

The climate in Ambanja during June can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ambanja, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Ambanja and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ambanja with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Ambanja July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 44mm 9hrs 13.3hrs

July in Ambanja is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ambanja, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Ambanja and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ambanja with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Ambanja August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 47mm 9.6hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Ambanja is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ambanja, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Ambanja and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ambanja with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Ambanja weather in August »

September

Ambanja September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 41mm 9.8hrs 12.5hrs

Ambanja's weather in September is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ambanja, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Ambanja and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ambanja with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Ambanja weather in September »

October

Ambanja October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 80mm 9.7hrs 12.3hrs

October is a a little damp, humid month in Ambanja and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ambanja.

October is in the spring in Ambanja and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ambanja with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Ambanja November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 145mm 8.9hrs 13.6hrs

Hot, humid and wet weather often prevails in Ambanja during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ambanja for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Ambanja and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ambanja with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Ambanja December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 340mm 7.6hrs 13.3hrs

December in Ambanja is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ambanja for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Ambanja and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ambanja with around 340mm 13.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Ambanja weather stats

Ambanja weather statistics
Hottest month: March 30.7°C 87.3°F
Driest month: September 41mm 1.6ins
Sunniest month: August 9.6hrs
Coldest month: July 28.6°C 83.5°F
Wettest month: January 479mm 18.9ins
Warmest sea: March 29.2°C 84.6°F
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