Antananarivo Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in Antananarivo experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be warm, while the cooler months tend
to be pleasant.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Antananarivo, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in November to a pleasant 20°C in the coolest month, July.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 10°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Antananarivo has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1210 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Antananarivo shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in January, with an average of 316 mm of precipitation over 20 rainy days. In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 7.7 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Antananarivo in Madagascar
During the months of April, May, June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Antananarivo occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
November has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 316 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.
October is the sunniest month with an average of 252 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
