Best Time to Visit Antananarivo
Madagascar · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Antananarivo are May, August and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Antananarivo sees its warmest weather in November, when daytime highs average around 27°C, and its coolest in July (around 20°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1171mm — January is typically the wettest month (~312mm) and August the driest (~5mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from November to March — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 36 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 17°C | 312mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 26° / 18°C | 237mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 26° / 17°C | 156mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 26° / 16°C | 45mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 24° / 14°C | 15mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 21° / 12°C | 6mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 20° / 11°C | 6mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 22° / 11°C | 5mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 24° / 12°C | 8mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 26° / 14°C | 39mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 27° / 16°C | 117mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 27° / 17°C | 226mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Antananarivo?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Antananarivo are May, August and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Antananarivo?
- November is typically the hottest month in Antananarivo, with average daytime highs around 27°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Antananarivo?
- January is usually the wettest month, with around 312mm of precipitation.