Madagascar weather in December
Planning a getaway to Madagascar this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Madagascar in December?
December in Madagascar generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Antsirabe at 25°C to very warm in Ankilibe at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Ankilibe and 15°C in Antsirabe.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Anakao with an average of 54 mm to heavy rainfall in Antsirabe with 307 mm. Meanwhile, Antananarivo enjoys close to 202 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Madagascar for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Madagascar climate page.
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Average weather in Antananarivo
In December Antananarivo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Ambatoloaka
In December Ambatoloaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Sainte Marie
In December 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 pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Ambondrona
In December Ambondrona generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Ambaro
In December Ambaro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Madagascar?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Antananarivo, December may not be the ideal time to visit Madagascar.
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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