Weather in April in Madagascar
Thinking about venturing to Madagascar this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Madagascar in April?
April in Madagascar generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Antsirabe at 24°C to very warm in Mahajanga at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Mahajanga and 13°C in Antsirabe.For a closer look at conditions across Madagascar, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Anakao with an average of 19 mm to heavy rainfall in Sainte Marie with 241 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 222 hours of sunshine in Antananarivo. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Madagascar climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Madagascar?
Antananarivo
In April Antananarivo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ambatoloaka
In April Ambatoloaka generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Sainte Marie
In April Sainte Marie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Ambondrona
In April Ambondrona generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ambaro
In April Ambaro generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Madagascar?
We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to Madagascar. Typically, the climate in Antananarivo is perfect.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Antananarivo. In contrast, January and February tend to have poor weather conditions.
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