Madagascar weather in October
Thinking about venturing to Madagascar this October 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 October?
October in Madagascar generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
During the day the temperature is warm in Fianarantsoa at 25°C and very warm in Mahajanga at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Mahajanga and 14°C in Fianarantsoa.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Anakao with an average of 8.5 mm to moderate rainfall in Toamasina with 94 mm. Meanwhile, Antananarivo enjoys close to 252 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at October'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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Average weather in Antananarivo
In October Antananarivo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Ambatoloaka
In October Ambatoloaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Sainte Marie
In October Sainte Marie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Ambondrona
In October Ambondrona generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Ambaro
In October Ambaro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Madagascar?
We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to Madagascar. Typically, the climate in Antananarivo is perfect.
Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Antananarivo. On the other hand, the weather in January and February tend to be poor.
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