Antananarivo, Madagascar Weather
Antananarivo hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 74°F (23°C) is about 3°F (2°C) above the typical August high of 71°F (21°C).
Current conditions in detail
Antananarivo weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Antananarivo looks sunny, with a high of 74° and an overnight low of 52°. Rain is unlikely (8% chance). Winds top out near 13 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).
Antananarivo 14-day forecast
About the weather in Antananarivo
Weather in Antananarivo is shaped by its subtropical highland climate - expect spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to its elevation. December afternoons typically reach 80°F (27°C), while July highs hover near 67°F (20°C). Annual precipitation averages 49.1 inches (1246 mm) over about 120 rainy days.
Antananarivo weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: December - highs near 80°F (27°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 67°F (20°C)
- Record high: 92°F (33°C) · Record low: 41°F (5°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: January (24 rainy days) · Sunniest: November (11.5 h sun/day)
- Climate type: subtropical highland - spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to its elevation
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on December. Highs average 80°F (27°C) and overnight lows stay near 62°F (16°C). The coolest month is July, with typical highs of 67°F (20°C) and lows around 50°F (10°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 92°F (33°C) and dropped as low as 41°F (5°C).
Rain, sun and snow
January is usually the wettest month. It brings about 14.6 inches (371 mm) of rain over 24 days, while July is the driest. November brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.5 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
September through November
September through November in Antananarivo is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (26°C) and nights around 56°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 20 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Antananarivo is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 79°F (26°C) and nights around 62°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 62 days across the season.
March through May
March through May in Antananarivo is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 75°F (24°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Antananarivo brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 69°F (20°C) and nights around 51°F (10°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Antananarivo by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78° | 62° | 24 | 14.6 in | 8.9 h/day | 81% |
| February | 78° | 62° | 22 | 9.9 in | 9.3 h/day | 81% |
| March | 77° | 62° | 20 | 7.8 in | 9.9 h/day | 81% |
| April | 76° | 60° | 10 | 2.0 in | 10.2 h/day | 79% |
| May | 72° | 56° | 3 | 0.4 in | 9.6 h/day | 77% |
| June | 68° | 52° | 3 | 0.5 in | 9.1 h/day | 77% |
| July | 67° | 50° | 1 | 0.3 in | 9.2 h/day | 76% |
| August | 71° | 51° | 2 | 0.4 in | 10.3 h/day | 72% |
| September | 74° | 53° | 1 | 0.3 in | 10.9 h/day | 69% |
| October | 79° | 57° | 6 | 1.5 in | 11.4 h/day | 69% |
| November | 81° | 60° | 13 | 4.1 in | 11.5 h/day | 71% |
| December | 80° | 62° | 17 | 7.4 in | 10.9 h/day | 76% |