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
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28° / 82° | 418 mm |
| February | 27° / 81° | 355 mm |
| March | 28° / 82° | 242 mm |
| April | 28° / 82° | 130 mm |
| May | 26° / 79° | 64 mm |
| June | 25° / 77° | 49 mm |
| July | 24° / 76° | 53 mm |
| August | 25° / 76° | 50 mm |
| September | 26° / 78° | 28 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 45 mm |
| November | 28° / 82° | 111 mm |
| December | 28° / 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.