Fianarantsoa weather in May (Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar)

Looking to travel to Fianarantsoa in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Fianarantsoa the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Fianarantsoa in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 168 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with 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 May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 168 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Madagascar in May

Find out more about the weather in Madagascar in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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 May?

For visitors traveling to Fianarantsoa, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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