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Madagascar weather

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Madagascar

Right now in Madagascar's capital it's 26°, Fair. The best time to visit is usually February, March, November — mild and drier. We've put together the month-by-month climate and a live forecast for every major city.

Now, by city

Weather across Madagascar's cities

CityTodayRainHumiditySunriseSunset
Antananarivo29° / 18°Partly cloudy—28%05:3517:59Full forecast ›
Antsiranana28° / 23°Clear sky—64%05:3917:56Full forecast ›
Fianarantsoa26° / 17°Light rain1.2 מ״מ38%05:3418:01Full forecast ›
Nosy Be29° / 24°Fair0.3 מ״מ61%05:3817:57Full forecast ›
Toamasina26° / 23°Fair—73%05:3617:00Full forecast ›
Toliara28° / 22°Clear sky—79%05:3418:02Full forecast ›
Climate by month

Temperature & rainfall in Madagascar

Multi-year normals (1991–2020) — the planning baseline. The table above is the live near-term forecast.

Jan18°Feb18°Mar18°Apr17°May14°Jun13°Jul12°Aug13°Sep15°Oct17°Nov18°Dec18°

Avg temp (°C) Rainfall (mm)Source: Open-Meteo climate normals 1991–2020

This week

Near-term forecast for Madagascar

The temperature right now in Madagascar's capital and the days ahead. For a specific city, see the table above.

Madagascar
26°Fair
Sat27°Sun27°Mon24°Tue25°
Questions & answers

Madagascar weather — FAQ

When is the best time to visit Madagascar?
Usually February, March, November — comfortable temperatures and less rain. It's also peak season, so prices and flights rise.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Madagascar?
January is usually the hottest (average 18°), July the coldest (average 12°).
How much daylight does Madagascar get?
In January about 13h 5m of daylight, in July about 10h 54m of daylight. The gap widens the further you are from the equator.
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About this page

Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Forecast: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0) · Climate: Open-Meteo (1991–2020)