Haute Matsiatra Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar in May.

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Fianarantsoa

Considering a trip to Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Haute Matsiatra in May

Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar is a region in Madagascar. May in Haute Matsiatra generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Fianarantsoa.

To explore the conditions in Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 47 mm (1.9 in) in Fianarantsoa.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Fianarantsoa gets approximately 168 hours of sunlight in May, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Haute Matsiatra by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Haute Matsiatra — and find the best time to visit. (based on Fianarantsoa)

January26°C (79°F) February26°C (79°F) March26°C (79°F) April25°C (77°F) May23°C (73°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August21°C (70°F) September23°C (73°F) October25°C (77°F) November27°C (81°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Haute Matsiatra in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Haute Matsiatra.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Haute Matsiatra

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar?

Fianarantsoa

In May Fianarantsoa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
168 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
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Weather conditions
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Haute Matsiatra, in Madagascar.

In our records: Madagascar May extremes

Notable May records observed across cities in Madagascar in our climate database (1991 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest May day in Madagascar brought 376 mm (15 in) in Toamasina on May 12, 2002.

Haute Matsiatra weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar in May?

In May, Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar generally has perfect weather conditions. Fianarantsoa sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar in May?

Fianarantsoa averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

Does Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Fianarantsoa averages just 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar. Typically, the climate in Fianarantsoa is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar is in April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Fianarantsoa. In contrast, January and February tend to have poor weather conditions.

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