Climate Insights for Antakotako

Maroantsetra District, Analanjirofo Region, Madagascar

Hottest
February
29°C peak
Coldest
August
16°C low
Wettest
March
494mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Antakotako is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 3161mm of precipitation falls per year. Antakotako receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Antakotako 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Feb Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Mar Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 22° Apr Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 21° May Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Jun Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 17° Jul Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 16° Aug Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 16° Sep Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 17° Oct Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 18° Nov Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Dec Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21°
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Average
Min

Antakotako sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 29°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 414mm Feb Precipitation: 291mm Mar Precipitation: 494mm Apr Precipitation: 298mm May Precipitation: 249mm Jun Precipitation: 238mm Jul Precipitation: 273mm Aug Precipitation: 200mm Sep Precipitation: 165mm Oct Precipitation: 114mm Nov Precipitation: 150mm Dec Precipitation: 273mm
Precipitation

Antakotako is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3161mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 263mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 494mm of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 114mm. That's 380mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Antakotako 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 July, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Antakotako, which began on September 23, 2026. Antakotako 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 February at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 16°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 17 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 429mm across the season with a monthly average of 143mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 978mm across the season with a monthly average of 326mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 19 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1042mm across the season with a monthly average of 347mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 16 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 712mm across the season with a monthly average of 237mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Antakotako 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
22 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
414 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
291 mm
0 cm
Mar
22 °C
28 °C
6 km/h
494 mm
0 cm
Apr
21 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
298 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
249 mm
0 cm
Jun
17 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
238 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
22 °C
8 km/h
273 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
22 °C
7 km/h
200 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
17 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
165 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
27 °C
5 km/h
150 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
273 mm
0 cm
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