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Fianarantsoa Climate by Month

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 day and night temperature

In Fianarantsoa, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in December to a pleasant 20°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 10°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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:
  • When is the rainy season in Fianarantsoa?
    Rainy season in Fianarantsoa occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Fianarantsoa?
    December has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Fianarantsoa?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Fianarantsoa?
    January tops the wettest month list with 322 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Fianarantsoa?
    August is the driest month with 25 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Fianarantsoa?
    October is the sunniest month with an average of 232 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Fianarantsoa

    Thu   Nov 21
    28°C | 14°C
    E 18 km/h
    1.2 mm
    partly cloudy and slight rain

    partly cloudy and slight rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    29°C | 16°C
    E 14 km/h
    1.5 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder

    Sat   Nov 23
    31°C | 17°C
    W 7 km/h
    9.7 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder