Mahajanga Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Mahajanga maintains a fairly consistent very warm average temperature.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Mahajanga remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in April, the warmest time of the year, to a very warm 31°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 21°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Mahajanga is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1385 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, January receives heavy rainfall, averaging 440 mm of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, June brings less rainfall, with 1.3 mm over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Mahajanga 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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Mahajanga. While October receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.6 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.2 hours of sunlight per day. 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 Mahajanga.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 82%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 59%. 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 Mahajanga in Madagascar
Mahajanga has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 33°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: April, May, June, July, August, September and October.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Mahajanga occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
April has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 440 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
October is the sunniest month with an average of 318 hours of sunshine.
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