Madagascar Weather
🇲🇬 1 city covered · Africa
· subtropical highland climate
Best time to visit
May to October
Weather in Madagascar at a glance
Our Madagascar coverage centers on Antananarivo, which has a subtropical highland climate. Expect average highs around 80°F (27°C) in December and 67°F (20°C) in July, with about 120 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Antananarivo - annual average 65°
- Best time to visit: May to October
- Climate type: subtropical highland
The bigger picture
Antananarivo averages 10.1 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 1246 mm (49.1 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally May to October. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Antananarivo climate page.
Live weather across Madagascar today
Madagascar cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antananarivo | 65° | Dec · 80° | Jul · 50° | 120 | 10.1 | 0 |
Madagascar weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78° | 62° | 24 | 8.9 h/day |
| February | 78° | 62° | 22 | 9.3 h/day |
| March | 77° | 62° | 20 | 9.9 h/day |
| April | 76° | 60° | 10 | 10.2 h/day |
| May | 72° | 56° | 3 | 9.6 h/day |
| June | 68° | 52° | 3 | 9.1 h/day |
| July | 67° | 50° | 1 | 9.2 h/day |
| August | 71° | 51° | 2 | 10.3 h/day |
| September | 74° | 53° | 1 | 10.9 h/day |
| October | 79° | 57° | 6 | 11.4 h/day |
| November | 81° | 60° | 13 | 11.5 h/day |
| December | 80° | 62° | 17 | 10.9 h/day |
Madagascar weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Madagascar?
Averaged across the covered cities, May to October offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Madagascar?
Snow is essentially absent in the Madagascar cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Madagascar like?
The covered cities fall under subtropical highland climate. That means spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to elevation.
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