Madagascar Weather Forecast
Madagascar weather: 84°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Madagascar?
Yes - rain is likely in Madagascar today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,6 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,3 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Wed, Thu, Fri and Tue.
The next 7 days carry about 3.9 times a normal week's rain for October (1,3 in against 0,3 in).
16-day forecast for Madagascar
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 83° / 61° | 100% · 0,6 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 80° / 59° | 69% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 70° / 56° | 99% · 0,7 in | 16 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 55° | 32% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 81° / 57° | 4% | 13 mph | 10 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 83° / 60° | 15% | 9 mph | 10 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 85° / 63° | 43% | 7 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 64° | 56% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 63° | 30% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌥️ Fog | 86° / 61° | 14% | 7 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 88° / 60° | 24% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 61° | 26% | 9 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 89° / 60° | 30% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 61° | 46% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 61° | 61% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 63° | 61% | 9 mph | 10 |
What this means for Madagascar
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 83°F is in line with the 81°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,6 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Visibility is down to 0,9 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 42°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- 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 84°F (29°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 37% and wind is 10 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 12:13 AM.
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 October 29, 2026 at 12:13 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
