When is the best time to go to Antananarivo

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Antananarivo, 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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Antananarivo weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Antananarivo 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

Antananarivo January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 279mm 6.9hrs 13.9hrs

January in Antananarivo is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

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

January is in the summer in Antananarivo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Antananarivo with around 279mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Antananarivo February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 260mm 6.8hrs 13.5hrs

February in Antananarivo is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

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

February is in the summer in Antananarivo and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Antananarivo with around 260mm 10.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Antananarivo March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 201mm 6.8hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Antananarivo is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Antananarivo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Antananarivo with around 201mm 7.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Antananarivo April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 61mm 7.7hrs 12.4hrs

Antananarivo's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Antananarivo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Antananarivo with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Antananarivo May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 27mm 7.6hrs 12hrs

May is a dry month in Antananarivo and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Antananarivo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Antananarivo with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 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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June

Antananarivo June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 14mm 7.2hrs 13.9hrs

The climate in Antananarivo during June can be summarized as mild and dry.

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

June is in the winter in Antananarivo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Antananarivo with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Antananarivo July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 19mm 7.1hrs 13.5hrs

July in Antananarivo is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Antananarivo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Antananarivo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Antananarivo with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Antananarivo August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 20mm 7.7hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Antananarivo is characteristically mild and dry.

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

August is in the winter in Antananarivo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Antananarivo with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Antananarivo September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 15mm 8.6hrs 12.4hrs

Antananarivo's weather in September is typically mild and dry in nature.

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

September is in the spring in Antananarivo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Antananarivo with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Antananarivo October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 69mm 8.6hrs 12hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Antananarivo and the temperature is generally warm.

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

October is in the spring in Antananarivo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Antananarivo with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Antananarivo November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 172mm 7.9hrs 13.9hrs

The weather in November in Antananarivo is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

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

November is in the spring in Antananarivo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Antananarivo with around 172mm 6.8 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Antananarivo December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 310mm 6.4hrs 13.5hrs

December in Antananarivo is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

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

December is in the summer in Antananarivo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Antananarivo with around 310mm 12.2 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Antananarivo weather stats

Antananarivo weather statistics
Hottest month: February 25.5°C 77.9°F
Driest month: June 14mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: September 8.6hrs
Coldest month: July 19.6°C 67.3°F
Wettest month: December 310mm 12.2ins
Warmest sea: February 28.8°C 83.8°F
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