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Weather in January in Boeny Region

Planning a trip to Boeny Region this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in Boeny Region in January?

Boeny Region is a region in Madagascar. January in Boeny Region generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Mahajanga. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Boeny Region in January, check out the map below. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

For specific regional insights in Boeny Region, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 440 mm in Mahajanga. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Mahajanga.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 212 hours of sunshine in Mahajanga. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For a more detailed look at Boeny Region's conditions throughout the year, check out our Boeny Region climate page.

Where to go in Boeny Region in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Boeny Region on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Madagascar, check out our Boeny Region's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Boeny Region?

Mahajanga

In January Mahajanga generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Mahajanga
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
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32°C 
24°C 
3,236 hours 
1385 mm 
92 days 
31°C 
25°C 
212 hours 
440 mm 
19 days 
poor 
31°C 
25°C 
186 hours 
353 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Mahajanga

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Is January the best time to visit Boeny Region?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Mahajanga, January may not be the ideal time to visit Boeny Region.

On average, the best time to visit Boeny Region is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Mahajanga. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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