Average Monthly Sunshine in Mahajanga

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Mahajanga receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Mahajanga varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, October, reaches an impressive 318 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 186 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3236 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of October under a blue sky, with approximately 10.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 6.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Mahajanga’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Mahajanga enjoys an average of 3236 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

January, Mahajanga’s wettest month, receives 48 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Mahajanga Precipitation page.