Climate of Antananarivo, Madagascar
Area-weighted average across Antananarivo. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Antananarivo, a subdivision of Madagascar, has a mild oceanic climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 16°C / 60.8°F in July to 21.8°C / 71.2°F in January, with rainfall from 10 mm / 0.4 in to 342 mm / 13.5 in depending on the season (1505 mm / 59.3 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.8°C71.2°F | 342 mm13.5″ | — |
| February | 21.7°C71.1°F | 288 mm11.3″ | — |
| March | 21.6°C70.9°F | 252 mm9.9″ | — |
| April | 20.7°C69.3°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| May | 18.7°C65.7°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 16.9°C62.4°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 16°C60.8°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 17.2°C63°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 18.7°C65.7°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 20.6°C69.1°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| November | 21.5°C70.7°F | 152 mm6″ | — |
| December | 21.8°C71.2°F | 281 mm11.1″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Antananarivo?
The best months to visit Antananarivo, Madagascar for sunny, dry weather are May, June, July, August, September. The warmest month is January at an area-wide average of 21.8°C / 71.2°F, and the driest is June with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Antananarivo?
Antananarivo, Madagascar has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 16°C / 60.8°F in July to 21.8°C / 71.2°F in January. Annual rainfall averages about 1505 mm / 59.3 in, with the wettest month being January (342 mm / 13.5 in) and the driest June (10 mm / 0.4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Antananarivo?
The hottest month in Antananarivo is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 21.8°C / 71.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Antananarivo?
The coldest month in Antananarivo is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 16°C / 60.8°F.
When does it rain most in Antananarivo?
The wettest month in Antananarivo is January, averaging about 342 mm / 13.5 in of rainfall. The driest is June with about 10 mm / 0.4 in.