Climate Insights for Ambanja
Diana Region, Madagascar
Climate Overview
The climate in Ambanja is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2,665 mm of precipitation falls per year. Ambanja receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ambanja is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: April, February, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.The climate in Ambanja is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 76°F and approximately 104.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Ambanja receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ambanja is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: April, February, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 64°F.
Temperature
Ambanja sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 30°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 23°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Ambanja sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 64°F to 86°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 64°F and an average of 73°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Ambanja is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,665 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 222 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 637 mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 37 mm. That's 600 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Ambanja is a very wet location, receiving approximately 104.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 25.1 in of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1.5 in. That's 23.6 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Ambanja is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Ambanja is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Ambanja is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 50 mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Ambanja is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 74°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 86°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ambanja based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ambanja based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.