The climate in Mahajanga during March can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
March is in the fall / autumn in Mahajanga and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 31.8°C 89.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | 23.5°C 74.2°F |
Average temperature | 27.6°C 81.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.3 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 230 mm 9 ins |
Rainy days | 14 days |
Sea temperature | 29.6°C 85.2°F |
Humidity | 81% |
Windspeed | 10.1kph 6 mph |
On average March is the 4th wettest 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Mahajanga in March 2024.
Hottest month: | November | 31.8°C 89.2°F |
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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 |