Weather in August in Madagascar
Considering a trip to Madagascar this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like 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 Fianarantsoa at 21°C and very warm in Mahajanga at 31°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Mahajanga and 11°C in Fianarantsoa.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Mahajanga with an average of 1.6 mm to high rainfall in Toamasina with 126 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Antananarivo.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 238 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 a closer look at August's conditions in Madagascar, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Madagascar's yearly weather, check out our Madagascar climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Madagascar?
Antananarivo
In August Antananarivo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ambatoloaka
In August Ambatoloaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sainte Marie
In August Sainte Marie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Ambondrona
In August Ambondrona generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ambaro
In August Ambaro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best 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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