Thinking of visiting Sainte Marie in January? Expect high temperatures reaching 29°C (84°F) during the day, dropping to 26°C (79°F) at night. Heavy showers are common during the rainy season.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sainte Marie. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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35-year average (1987-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Sainte Marie typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 29°C (84°F). Nights are warm, with lows around 26°C (79°F).
35-year average (1987-2026)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Sainte Marie spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Sainte Marie between 2006 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during January.
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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).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in January. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Toamasina
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