Mahajanga Climate by Month
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 day and night temperature
The climate in Mahajanga remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Average 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 average around 21°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
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.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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Mahajanga.
Relative humidity over 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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