Fianarantsoa weather in January (Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar)

What can you expect from the weather in Fianarantsoa during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Fianarantsoa generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 26°C, while nights can cool down to about 18°C.

Fianarantsoa in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 322 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 193 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Fianarantsoa. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Fianarantsoa climate page with graphs.

 

Fianarantsoa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 322 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 193 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Madagascar in January

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Fianarantsoa in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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