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Things to Do in Madagascar

Top things to do in Madagascar: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

⛅ 55°F now🕔 12:14 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October👥 30 million

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Coordinates: 18°52′45.1″S 47°30′28.4″E (-18.8792, 47.5079)

Weather in Madagascar right now

55°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 54°F
Humidity95%
Wind3 mph SE
Gusts8 mph
UV index1.4 · Low
Cloud cover62%
Pressure885 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 22 mi
Air quality26 · Good
Sunrise6:05 AM
Sunset5:40 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 74%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:14 AM, Aug 23 local time.

Best time to visit Madagascar

Go in April, May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★★
June★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★☆☆

Summary

Madagascar is a country in Africa. Madagascar is a country in Africa with its capital at Antananarivo. It has a population of about 30 million. The capital is Antananarivo.

Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in Madagascar with partly cloudy. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 53°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Madagascar is April, May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. November is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 51°F.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 78°F is 5.6°F above the 72°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Madagascar today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Madagascar?

Madagascar is a country in Africa. Its coordinates are -18.8792, 47.5079. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Madagascar right now?

It is currently 55°F (13°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 95% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Madagascar?

April, May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Madagascar, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Madagascar in?

Madagascar observes Indian/Antananarivo (UTC+03:00). The local time is 12:14 AM.

How many people live in Madagascar?

Madagascar has a population of approximately 30 million.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 12:14 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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