Antananarivo weather in December (Madagascar)

What weather conditions can you expect in Antananarivo this December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Antananarivo usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 28°C, cooling down at night to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Antananarivo in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 207 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 202 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Antananarivo climate page with graphs.

 

Antananarivo, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 207 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 202 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Madagascar in December

Find out more about the weather in Madagascar and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Antananarivo.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Madagascar? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Madagascar. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.