Fianarantsoa Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Fianarantsoa varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to pleasant.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Fianarantsoa, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in December 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
Fianarantsoa has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1445 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Fianarantsoa shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in January, with an average of 322 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days. In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 25 mm of rainfall over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Fianarantsoa Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Fianarantsoa offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between October (7.7 hours daily) and June (5.4 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
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The best time of year to visit Fianarantsoa in Madagascar
During the months of March, April, May, June, August, September and October 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 Fianarantsoa occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
December has an average maximum temperature of 27°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 322 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 25 mm of precipitation.
October is the sunniest month with an average of 232 hours of sunshine.
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