Climate Insights for Ambatofinandrahana

The climate in Ambatofinandrahana is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 965mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 250mm of rainfall. Ambatofinandrahana 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: November, December, October. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Ambatofinandrahana sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 27°C. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Ambatofinandrahana is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 965mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 250mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4mm. That's 246mm less than February, 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.

Ambatofinandrahana is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Ambatofinandrahana, which began on March 20, 2026. Ambatofinandrahana is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in November at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 9°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Ambatofinandrahana is during April, May, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 31mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ambatofinandrahana 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.