Mahajanga Weather in March

What's the weather like in Mahajanga (Madagascar) in March 2025?

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.

Mahajanga weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.8°C 89.2°F
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.

March temperatures in Mahajanga

Mahajanga average temperature in March

March rainfall

Mahajanga average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Mahajanga average rain in March

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.

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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
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