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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Mahajanga Climate

Mahajanga is a city in Madagascar (41) with a population of about 260,556. Its average annual temperature is 26.5°C (80°F), with roughly 1776 mm of rain per year.

26.5°C

Avg Temp

1776

Precip (mm/yr)

Mar

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month


Mahajanga Climate

Mahajanga has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F) and receives about 1776 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

26.5°C

Avg Temp

1776

Precip (mm/yr)

Mar

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Mahajanga — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January28° / 82°418 mm
February27° / 81°355 mm
March28° / 82°242 mm
April28° / 82°130 mm
May26° / 79°64 mm
June25° / 77°49 mm
July24° / 76°53 mm
August25° / 76°50 mm
September26° / 78°28 mm
October27° / 80°45 mm
November28° / 82°111 mm
December28° / 82°231 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 Mahajanga

The most comfortable months to visit Mahajanga are typically September, July and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 32°C high). The coldest is July (near 18°C low). January is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Mahajanga are typically September, July and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Mahajanga, Madagascar has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C and about 1776 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July.

In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Mahajanga average about 32°C (90°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.