Climate Insights for Antananarivo

The climate in Antananarivo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1,061 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 271 mm of rainfall. Antananarivo 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 10°C.The climate in Antananarivo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 41.8 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 10.7 in of rainfall. Antananarivo 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 50°F.

Antananarivo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°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 10°C and an average of 14°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 3°C shift in average temperatures.Antananarivo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 50°F to 81°F. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 50°F and an average of 57°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Antananarivo is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,061 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 88 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 271 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5 mm. That's 265 mm 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.Antananarivo is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 10.7 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.2 in. That's 10.4 in 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.

Antananarivo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/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 12km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Antananarivo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 6mph, 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 8mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

The best time to visit Antananarivo 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 30 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 10°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Antananarivo is during April, May, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 50°F. 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 Antananarivo 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 Antananarivo 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.