Antananarivo Weather in January
January in Antananarivo brings high temperatures around 27°C (81°F) during the day,
dropping to 17°C (63°F) at night, with the most rainfall of the year.
Rainfall in Antananarivo in January
As part of the rainy season, Antananarivo sees around
20 days of rain in January, with an average of
316 mm (12 in).
The rain this month falls heavily when it arrives, so waterproofs are worth keeping handy.
Temperature in Antananarivo in January
Expect highs of
27°C (81°F) in Antananarivo in January, with nights dropping to around
17°C (63°F).
This kind of day-to-night contrast is typical for this time of year.
With lows of
17°C (63°F), nights are cool. If you're out after dark, an extra layer will keep you comfortable. The cooler air at night is also great for getting a good rest.
Sunshine in Antananarivo in January
There are approximately
211 hours of sunshine this month, despite being the rainy season. Rain often arrives in the late afternoon or evening, keeping mornings and early afternoons sunny. Even during the wet season, it could still be a nice time to visit.
January in Antananarivo can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
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Avg daytime high
-5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot
Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.