When is the best time to go to Manakara

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Manakara 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

Manakara January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 285mm 8hrs 14.1hrs 28°C

The climate in Manakara during January can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

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

January is in the summer in Manakara and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Manakara with around 285mm 11.2 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Manakara February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 283mm 7.6hrs 13.6hrs 28°C

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

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

February is in the summer in Manakara and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Manakara with around 283mm 11.1 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Manakara weather in February »

March

Manakara March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 303mm 7hrs 13hrs 28°C

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

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Manakara and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Manakara with around 303mm 11.9 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Manakara weather in March »

April

Manakara April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 169mm 7.3hrs 12.4hrs 27°C

Manakara'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 Manakara for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Manakara and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Manakara with around 169mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Manakara weather in April »

May

Manakara May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 147mm 7.1hrs 11.9hrs 27°C

May is a wet, humid month in Manakara and the temperature is generally warm.

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Manakara and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Manakara with around 147mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Manakara weather in May »

June

Manakara June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 145mm 6.6hrs 14.1hrs 25°C

June in Manakara is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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

June is in the winter in Manakara and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Manakara with around 145mm 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Manakara weather in June »

July

Manakara July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 138mm 6.4hrs 13.6hrs 24°C

July in Manakara is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the winter in Manakara and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Manakara with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Manakara weather in July »

August

Manakara August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 113mm 7.2hrs 13hrs 24°C

The weather in August in Manakara is characteristically warm, humid and damp.

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

August is in the winter in Manakara and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Manakara with around 113mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Manakara weather in August »

September

Manakara September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 68mm 8hrs 12.4hrs 24°C

Manakara's weather in September is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

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

September is in the spring in Manakara and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Manakara with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Manakara weather in September »

October

Manakara October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 83mm 8.1hrs 11.9hrs 24°C

October is a a little damp, humid month in Manakara and the temperature is generally warm.

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

October is in the spring in Manakara and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Manakara with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Manakara weather in October »

November

Manakara November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 162mm 7.9hrs 14.1hrs 26°C

November in Manakara is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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

November is in the spring in Manakara and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Manakara with around 162mm 6.4 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Manakara weather in November »

December

Manakara December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 215mm 7.5hrs 13.6hrs 27°C

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

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

December is in the summer in Manakara and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Manakara with around 215mm 8.4 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Manakara weather in December »

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Manakara weather stats

Manakara weather statistics
Hottest month: January 29.1°C 84.4°F
Driest month: September 68mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: September 8hrs
Coldest month: July 23.4°C 74.1°F
Wettest month: March 303mm 11.9ins
Warmest sea: February 28.2°C 82.8°F
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