When is the best time to go to Mahajanga

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mahajanga 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

Mahajanga January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 448mm 7.2hrs 13.7hrs 29°C

The weather in January in Mahajanga is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

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

January is in the summer in Mahajanga and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Mahajanga with around 448mm 17.7 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Mahajanga February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 349mm 7hrs 13.3hrs 29°C

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

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

February is in the summer in Mahajanga and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mahajanga with around 349mm 13.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Mahajanga March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 230mm 8.3hrs 12.9hrs 30°C

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

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Mahajanga and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mahajanga with around 230mm 9 inches of rain making it a very 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Mahajanga April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 65mm 9.5hrs 12.5hrs 30°C

Mahajanga's weather in April is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

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 Mahajanga.

April is in the fall / autumn in Mahajanga and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mahajanga with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Mahajanga May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 6mm 10.1hrs 12.2hrs 29°C

May is a very dry, humid month in Mahajanga and the temperature is generally hot.

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Mahajanga and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mahajanga with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Mahajanga June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 1mm 10.1hrs 13.7hrs 27°C

June is a very dry month in Mahajanga and the temperature is generally hot.

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

June is in the winter in Mahajanga and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mahajanga with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mahajanga weather in June »

July

Mahajanga July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 2mm 10hrs 13.3hrs 26°C

July in Mahajanga is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the winter in Mahajanga and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mahajanga with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Mahajanga August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 2mm 10.4hrs 12.9hrs 26°C

The weather in August in Mahajanga is characteristically hot and very dry.

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

August is in the winter in Mahajanga and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mahajanga with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mahajanga weather in August »

September

Mahajanga September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 3mm 10.8hrs 12.5hrs 26°C

Mahajanga's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.

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

September is in the spring in Mahajanga and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mahajanga with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mahajanga weather in September »

October

Mahajanga October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 16mm 10.9hrs 12.2hrs 27°C

October is a dry month in Mahajanga and the temperature is generally hot.

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

October is in the spring in Mahajanga and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mahajanga with around 16mm 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 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Mahajanga November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 103mm 10.1hrs 13.7hrs 28°C

The weather in November in Mahajanga is characteristically hot, humid and damp.

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

November is in the spring in Mahajanga and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mahajanga with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mahajanga weather in November »

December

Mahajanga December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 258mm 7.8hrs 13.3hrs 29°C

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

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

December is in the summer in Mahajanga and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mahajanga with around 258mm 10.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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Mahajanga weather stats

Mahajanga weather statistics
Hottest month: November 31.8°C 89.2°F
Driest month: June 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: September 10.8hrs
Coldest month: July 30.1°C 86.2°F
Wettest month: January 448mm 17.6ins
Warmest sea: April 29.6°C 85.3°F
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