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Antananarivo in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Antananarivo in October and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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October

Weather in Antananarivo in October 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Weather for Antananarivo in October is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +77°F during the day, and approximately 4 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 8 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in October around 37 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • October is usually the driest month of the year in Antananarivo

Average weather

☀️
+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+46°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
37 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Antananarivo has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Antananarivo in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Antananarivo for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +82°F with a maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +50°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +84°F.

Is Antananarivo warm or cold in October?

Antananarivo is typically warm in October.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +73°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +52°F to +57°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Antananarivo:

Climate in Antananarivo in October

Antananarivo weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+73°F+77°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+37°F+46°F+50°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+91°F+90°F
Rainfall
5 mm37 mm83 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
72%71%73%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1018 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
542
Cloudy days
20159
Rainy days
4811
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as good as in September. It’s getting warmer as October arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +73°F to +77°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 5 mm to 37 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in September to 4 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Antananarivo in October 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 October, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Antananarivo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 54 mm, with a 35% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October 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 October in Antananarivo?

This is the weather in Antananarivo in October 2023:
1 October
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+82°F
2 October
☁️
+85°F
3 October
☁️
+69°F
4 October
☁️
+73°F
5 October
☀️
+78°F
6 October
☀️
+80°F
7 October
☀️
+78°F
8 October
☀️
+83°F
9 October
☀️
+83°F
10 October
☀️
+85°F
11 October
☀️
+89°F
12 October
☁️
+88°F
13 October
☁️
+89°F
14 October
☁️
+88°F
15 October
☀️
+89°F
16 October
☀️
+87°F
17 October
☁️
+84°F
18 October
☁️
+85°F
19 October
☁️
+87°F
20 October
☀️
+86°F
21 October
🌧️
+79°F
22 October
☁️
+81°F
23 October
☁️
+83°F
24 October
☁️
+85°F
25 October
☀️
+84°F
26 October
☀️
+85°F
27 October
🌧️
+80°F
28 October
☁️
+78°F
29 October
☁️
+79°F
30 October
☁️
+81°F
31 October
☁️
+84°F
In October 2023 Antananarivo had 13 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 18%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Antananarivo climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Antananarivo in October 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit Antananarivo?

October is a really good time to go to Antananarivo. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Antananarivo.

Can you sunbathe in Antananarivo in October?

October 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 October?

Antananarivo is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Antananarivo in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Antananarivo in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Antananarivo

Source of the data

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.