Madagascar Weather Forecast
Madagascar weather: 51°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Madagascar weather in January
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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° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 72° | 51° | 0,6 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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 63°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 51°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 98% 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 6:26 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 23, 2026 at 6:26 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
