Toliara Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Toliara’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Madagascar.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The temperature in Toliara remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in March. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a warm 27°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around 18°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Toliara by month:
The early hours of 4 AM to 6 AM often see the lowest temperatures, while 3 PM marks the peak of the day’s heat as the sun’s impact is strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
July, the city’s coldest month, sees about 4.9 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 2 days.
Annual Temperatures in Madagascar Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Madagascar. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Toliara Temperatures Compared World Wide
Toliara’s average annual maximum temperature is 30°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
In Toronto, Canada, the average annual temperature is 13°C, with snowy winters and warm summers.
Beijing, China, experiences more extreme temperature shifts, but still averaging 20°C annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Toliara’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Toliara climate page.
