Climate normals · 1970–2000
Antananarivo Climate
Antananarivo is a city in Madagascar (11) with a population of about 1,349,501. Its average annual temperature is 18.9°C (66°F), with roughly 1255 mm of rain per year.
18.9°C
Avg Temp
1255
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Antananarivo Climate
Antananarivo has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F) and receives about 1255 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.9°C
Avg Temp
1255
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 71° | 291 mm |
| February | 21° / 71° | 259 mm |
| March | 21° / 70° | 186 mm |
| April | 20° / 68° | 43 mm |
| May | 18° / 65° | 15 mm |
| June | 16° / 61° | 9 mm |
| July | 15° / 59° | 10 mm |
| August | 16° / 60° | 10 mm |
| September | 17° / 63° | 13 mm |
| October | 19° / 66° | 46 mm |
| November | 21° / 69° | 126 mm |
| December | 21° / 70° | 247 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Antananarivo
The most comfortable months to visit Antananarivo are typically April, May and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 26°C high). The coldest is July (near 9°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Antananarivo are typically April, May and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Antananarivo, Madagascar has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C and about 1255 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Antananarivo average about 26°C (79°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.