Climate Insights for Ambatondrazaka

Alaotra-Mangoro, Madagascar

Hottest
December
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
August
13°C low55°F low
Wettest
January
302 mm rain11.9 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ambatondrazaka is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1,065 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 302 mm of rainfall. Ambatondrazaka 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: December, November, January. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Ambatondrazaka is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 41.9 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 11.9 in of rainfall. Ambatondrazaka 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: December, November, January. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 55°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°FebMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°MarMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 19°AprMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°MayMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°JunMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 14°JulMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 13°AugMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 13°SepMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°OctMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°NovMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 18°DecMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 67°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 67°FMarMax: 81°FAverage: 73°FMin: 67°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 61°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 64°FMin: 57°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 62°FMin: 55°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 63°FMin: 55°FSepMax: 76°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 72°FMin: 64°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 66°F
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Ambatondrazaka sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 29°C. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Ambatondrazaka sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 55°F to 84°F. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 55°F and an average of 63°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 302mmFebPrecipitation: 223mmMarPrecipitation: 198mmAprPrecipitation: 42mmMayPrecipitation: 20mmJunPrecipitation: 21mmJulPrecipitation: 21mmAugPrecipitation: 11mmSepPrecipitation: 9mmOctPrecipitation: 20mmNovPrecipitation: 54mmDecPrecipitation: 143mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 11.9inFebPrecipitation: 8.8inMarPrecipitation: 7.8inAprPrecipitation: 1.7inMayPrecipitation: 0.8inJunPrecipitation: 0.8inJulPrecipitation: 0.8inAugPrecipitation: 0.5inSepPrecipitation: 0.4inOctPrecipitation: 0.8inNovPrecipitation: 2.1inDecPrecipitation: 5.6in
Precipitation

Ambatondrazaka is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,065 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 302 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 9 mm. That's 292 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.Ambatondrazaka is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 11.9 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.4 in. That's 11.5 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Ambatondrazaka is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Ambatondrazaka is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan23°73°F
Feb23°73°F
Mar23°73°F
Apr22°71°F
May20°67°F
Jun18°64°F
Jul17°62°F
Aug17°63°F
Sep18°65°F
Oct21°69°F
Nov22°72°F
Dec23°73°F

The best time to visit Ambatondrazaka is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 25 mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Ambatondrazaka is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1 in per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 84°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ambatondrazaka 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 Ambatondrazaka 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C67 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
302 mm11.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C67 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
223 mm8.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
19 °C67 °F
27 °C81 °F
9 km/h5 mph
198 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
18 °C65 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h6 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C61 °F
25 °C76 °F
10 km/h6 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
14 °C57 °F
22 °C72 °F
11 km/h7 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C55 °F
22 °C71 °F
11 km/h7 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C55 °F
23 °C73 °F
11 km/h7 mph
11 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C56 °F
24 °C76 °F
11 km/h7 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C60 °F
27 °C81 °F
9 km/h6 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C64 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C66 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
143 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in