Sainte Marie weather in January (Madagascar)

What is the weather forecast for Sainte Marie in January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Sainte Marie generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 26°C.

Precipitation

Sainte Marie in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 289 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 20 days with rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sainte Marie. September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and March tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sainte Marie, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 289 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Where to go in Madagascar in January

Find out more about the weather in Madagascar and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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