Climate Insights for Ambilobe

Diana Region, Madagascar

Hottest
October
35°C peak94°F peak
Coldest
July
18°C low65°F low
Wettest
January
535 mm rain21.1 in rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ambilobe is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,701 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 535 mm of rainfall. Ambilobe 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: October, November, September. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.The climate in Ambilobe is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 67 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 21.1 in of rainfall. Ambilobe 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: October, November, September. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 65°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 23°FebMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°MarMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°AprMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 22°MayMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 21°JunMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 19°JulMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 18°AugMax: 33°Average: 25°Min: 19°SepMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 20°OctMax: 35°Average: 27°Min: 22°NovMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 23°DecMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 23°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 88°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FFebMax: 90°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FMarMax: 90°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FAprMax: 92°FAverage: 81°FMin: 72°FMayMax: 92°FAverage: 80°FMin: 69°FJunMax: 90°FAverage: 77°FMin: 66°FJulMax: 90°FAverage: 76°FMin: 65°FAugMax: 91°FAverage: 78°FMin: 66°FSepMax: 93°FAverage: 79°FMin: 68°FOctMax: 94°FAverage: 81°FMin: 71°FNovMax: 94°FAverage: 82°FMin: 73°FDecMax: 92°FAverage: 81°FMin: 73°F
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Ambilobe sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 35°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Ambilobe sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 65°F to 94°F. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 65°F and an average of 76°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 535mmFebPrecipitation: 329mmMarPrecipitation: 373mmAprPrecipitation: 71mmMayPrecipitation: 13mmJunPrecipitation: 10mmJulPrecipitation: 8mmAugPrecipitation: 9mmSepPrecipitation: 9mmOctPrecipitation: 24mmNovPrecipitation: 97mmDecPrecipitation: 224mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 21.1inFebPrecipitation: 13inMarPrecipitation: 14.7inAprPrecipitation: 2.8inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inJunPrecipitation: 0.4inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 0.4inSepPrecipitation: 0.4inOctPrecipitation: 1inNovPrecipitation: 3.8inDecPrecipitation: 8.8in
Precipitation

Ambilobe is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,701 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 142 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 535 mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 8 mm. That's 527 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.Ambilobe is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 67 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.6 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 21.1 in of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.3 in. That's 20.7 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Ambilobe is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Ambilobe is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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.

Best Time to Visit

Jan26°79°F
Feb27°80°F
Mar27°80°F
Apr27°81°F
May26°80°F
Jun25°77°F
Jul25°76°F
Aug25°78°F
Sep26°79°F
Oct27°81°F
Nov28°82°F
Dec27°81°F

The best time to visit Ambilobe is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 8 mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Ambilobe is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 94°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 Ambilobe 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 Ambilobe 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
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h3 mph
535 mm21.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C73 °F
32 °C90 °F
5 km/h3 mph
329 mm13 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C73 °F
32 °C90 °F
5 km/h3 mph
373 mm14.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
22 °C72 °F
34 °C92 °F
5 km/h3 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
21 °C69 °F
33 °C92 °F
6 km/h3 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
19 °C66 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C65 °F
32 °C90 °F
7 km/h4 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
19 °C66 °F
33 °C91 °F
7 km/h5 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
20 °C68 °F
34 °C93 °F
8 km/h5 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C71 °F
35 °C94 °F
7 km/h5 mph
24 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C73 °F
35 °C94 °F
6 km/h4 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C73 °F
33 °C92 °F
5 km/h3 mph
224 mm8.8 in
0 cm0 in