Madagascar

Madagascar Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Madagascar in August.

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Antananarivo Nosy Be Sainte Marie Toamasina

Planning a getaway to Madagascar this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Madagascar in August

The weather in Madagascar in August can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Ranomafana at 21°C (70°F) and very warm in Mahajanga at 31°C (88°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Mahajanga and 12°C (54°F) in Ranomafana.

For a closer look at conditions across Madagascar, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Mahajanga with an average of 1.6 mm (0.1 in) to high rainfall in Toamasina with 126 mm (5 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Antananarivo usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. Antananarivo sees around 238 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Madagascar in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Madagascar

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Madagascar?

Temperature range in Madagascar (August)

Precipitation variation in Madagascar (August)

Antananarivo

In August Antananarivo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
238 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
9.6 mm (0.4 in)
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
9.1 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Antananarivo →

Ambatoloaka

In August Ambatoloaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
264 hours
285 hours
278 hours
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ambatoloaka →

Sainte Marie

In August Sainte Marie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
180 mm (7.1 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Sainte Marie →

Ambondrona

In August Ambondrona generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
264 hours
285 hours
278 hours
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ambondrona →

Ambaro

In August Ambaro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
264 hours
285 hours
278 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ambaro →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Madagascar in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Antananarivo 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 7.7 mm (0.3 in)
Nosy Be 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Sainte Marie 25°C (77°F) 22°C (72°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Toamasina 24°C (75°F) 20°C (68°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Ambatoloaka 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Mahajanga 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 1.6 mm (0.1 in)

Madagascar weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Madagascar in August?

Expect perfect weather across Madagascar in August. The popular destination of Antananarivo averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Madagascar in August?

Antananarivo averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

Does Madagascar get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Madagascar during August, with Antananarivo averaging close to 7.7 mm (0.3 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Madagascar?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Madagascar with overall perfect weather in Antananarivo.

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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