Madagascar Weather Forecast
Madagascar weather: 73°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 73°F (23°C) in Madagascar with clear sky. It feels like 71°F. Today runs from 58°F to 76°F. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - 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 76°F is 3.8°F above the 72°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Madagascar today at 9.3/10. 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.
Weather in Madagascar right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:08 PM, Aug 5 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Madagascar
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 58° | 10% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 55° | 8% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 57° | 6% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 55° | 69% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 50° | 27% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 50° | 6% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 56° | 20% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 73° / 56° | 12% | 14 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 56° | 13% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 56° | 10% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 73° / 57° | 20% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 56° | 19% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 55° | 22% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 56° | 10% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 57° | 16% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 50° | 19% | 13 mph | 7 |
Climate in Madagascar month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80° | 63° | 14,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 79° | 63° | 14,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 78° | 62° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 78° | 61° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 74° | 57° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 71° | 52° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 71° | 51° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 72° | 51° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 77° | 53° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 81° | 57° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 82° | 60° | 5,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 81° | 62° | 10,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Madagascar
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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.
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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 73°F (23°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 40% and wind is 7 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 10:08 PM.
How many people live in Madagascar?
Madagascar has a population of approximately 30 million.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 5, 2026 at 10:08 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
