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When is the best time to visit Antananarivo?
In general the best time to visit Antananarivo is probably December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are March, November, December, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is March, November, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +79°F in December and it has 0 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, March with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Antananarivo in different months
This is the average weather in Antananarivo for each month based on historic data:
April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +79°F during November.
In January, February, March, December the weather is average. Expect around 68 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 284 mm in January.
Climate in Antananarivo
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Antananarivo for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +90°F | +88°F | +88°F | +84°F | +82°F | +81°F | +79°F | +82°F | +88°F | +91°F | +90°F | +90°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +79°F | +79°F | +79°F | +75°F | +72°F | +68°F | +66°F | +68°F | +73°F | +77°F | +79°F | +79°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +54°F | +57°F | +55°F | +50°F | +43°F | +36°F | +41°F | +41°F | +37°F | +46°F | +50°F | +54°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 81 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 75 | 72 | 71 | 73 | 77 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 284 | 240 | 145 | 35 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 83 | 180 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 15 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Antananarivo during the whole year:
The hottest month in Antananarivo is December with average maximum temperature going up to +79°F. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +50°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Antananarivo looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Antananarivo is February with average humidity going up to 82%. The least humid month is October with an average humidity of 71%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Antananarivo during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is September with approximately 5 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 5 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 20 rainy days and 284 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Antananarivo:
What is the hottest month in Antananarivo?
The hottest month in Antananarivo is December with average maximum temperature of +79°F.
What is the coldest month in Antananarivo?
The coldest month in Antananarivo is July with minimum temperatures of +50°F.
Is Antananarivo worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Antananarivo could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Antananarivo?
if you're looking to visit Antananarivo when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, February, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being June with only 4 mm of rain.
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.