Best Time to Visit Antananarivo, Antananarivo, Madagascar
Antananarivo is at its sunniest and driest in April–October.
The best time to visit Antananarivo for sunny, dry weather is April–October — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 15.1°C / 59.2°F in July to 21.5°C / 70.7°F in January, with rainfall from 8 mm / 0.3 in (June) to 290 mm / 11.4 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Antananarivo, Antananarivo, Madagascar's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Antananarivo's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 20.2°C68.4°F | 43 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 18.2°C64.8°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 16.1°C61°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 15.1°C59.2°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 15.7°C60.3°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 17.2°C63°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 19.2°C66.6°F | 47 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Antananarivo?
The best time to visit Antananarivo for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is January averaging 21.5°C / 70.7°F, and the driest is June with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Antananarivo's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Antananarivo?
The rainy season at Antananarivo, Antananarivo runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 47 mm / 1.9 in. The wettest single month is January (290 mm / 11.4 in).
What is the driest month in Antananarivo?
The driest month in Antananarivo is June, averaging about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 16.1°C / 61°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Antananarivo?
The least comfortable months for travel to Antananarivo — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 290 mm / 11.4 in in January, and the coldest month averages 15.1°C / 59.2°F.
Is Antananarivo climate different from Madagascar overall?
Yes, usually. Our Antananarivo figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Madagascar figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Antananarivo specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.