Climate Insights for Ambatolampy

The climate in Ambatolampy is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1918mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 438mm of rainfall. Ambatolampy 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, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Ambatolampy sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 24°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 18°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Ambatolampy is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1918mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 160mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 438mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 10mm. That's 428mm 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.

Ambatolampy is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Ambatolampy, which began on March 20, 2026. Ambatolampy 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 6°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Ambatolampy is during April and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 98mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 24°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ambatolampy 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.