March could be a good time to visit Antananarivo, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +79°F, and there are typically 0 sunny days in March. However, expect about 15 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 145 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+55°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
145 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Antananarivo has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Antananarivo in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Antananarivo for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in March is +79°F with a maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +61°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +79°F.
Is Antananarivo warm or cold in March?
Antananarivo is typically warm in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +79°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +64°F to +63°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
March is one of the warmest months in Antananarivo, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Antananarivo in March
Antananarivo weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+79°F
+79°F
+75°F
Min. temperature
+57°F
+55°F
+50°F
Max. temperature
+88°F
+88°F
+84°F
Rainfall
240 mm
145 mm
35 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
82%
81%
80%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
1
Cloudy days
3
5
12
Rainy days
18
15
12
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +79°F for average maximum temperature during the day.As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 240 mm to 145 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Antananarivo in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Antananarivo is gradually increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Antananarivo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 212 mm, with a 81% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 61 mm, which is considered heavy rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 25 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Antananarivo wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 284 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 20% chance of precipitation and 4 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Antananarivo?
This is the weather in Antananarivo in March 2023:
1 March
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+80°F
2 March
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+80°F
3 March
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+78°F
4 March
🌧️
+78°F
5 March
🌧️
+74°F
6 March
☁️
+77°F
7 March
☁️
+82°F
8 March
☁️
+80°F
9 March
🌧️
+79°F
10 March
🌧️
+76°F
11 March
☁️
+76°F
12 March
☁️
+75°F
13 March
☁️
+76°F
14 March
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+76°F
15 March
🌧️
+76°F
16 March
🌧️
+82°F
17 March
☁️
+81°F
18 March
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+83°F
19 March
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+79°F
20 March
🌧️
+79°F
21 March
☁️
+80°F
22 March
🌧️
+74°F
23 March
☁️
+77°F
24 March
☁️
+79°F
25 March
☁️
+76°F
26 March
☁️
+76°F
27 March
☁️
+82°F
28 March
☁️
+79°F
29 March
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+72°F
30 March
☁️
+77°F
31 March
☁️
+79°F
In March 2023 Antananarivo had 0 sunny days, 23 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Antananarivo climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Antananarivo in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+72°F) and the highest in 2019 (+77°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 560 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2015 with 1625 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Antananarivo in March:
Is March a good time to visit Antananarivo?
It’s always a good time to visit Antananarivo, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Antananarivo in March?
March is warm in Antananarivo. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Antananarivo rainy in March?
Antananarivo is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Antananarivo in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Antananarivo in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Antananarivo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.