Antananarivo Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Antananarivo, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in November to a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in the coolest month, July.

Nights vary from 17°C (63°F) in November to around 10°C (50°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Antananarivo has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1210 mm (48 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Antananarivo shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in January, the wettest month, with an average of 316 mm (12 in) of precipitation over 20 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 7.7 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Antananarivo Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Antananarivo offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between October (8.4 hours daily) and February (6.0 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Antananarivo.

The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 80%. In October, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year