Weather in December in Madagascar
Thinking about venturing to Madagascar this December 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 December?
December in Madagascar generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
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.For specific regional insights in Madagascar, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Antananarivo enjoys approximately 202 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Madagascar climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Madagascar?
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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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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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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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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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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