Weather in October in Madagascar
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.
Temperatures
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.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
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.
Where to go in Madagascar in October
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Madagascar?
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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Madagascar.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Madagascar.
Interested in the weather conditions in a specific month? Select the month below.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Madagascar? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Madagascar.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.