Climate Insights for Atsinanana Airport

Vatomandry, Atsinanana Region, Madagascar

Hottest
January
29°C peak
Coldest
August
17°C low
Wettest
March
410mm rain
Best to Visit
August, September, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Atsinanana Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 2135mm of precipitation falls per year. Atsinanana Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Atsinanana Airport 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: January, December, February. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Temperature

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

Atsinanana Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 29°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 320mm Feb Precipitation: 338mm Mar Precipitation: 410mm Apr Precipitation: 189mm May Precipitation: 149mm Jun Precipitation: 143mm Jul Precipitation: 127mm Aug Precipitation: 79mm Sep Precipitation: 53mm Oct Precipitation: 60mm Nov Precipitation: 96mm Dec Precipitation: 170mm
Precipitation

Atsinanana Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2135mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 178mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 410mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 53mm. That's 358mm less than March, 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Atsinanana Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Atsinanana Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Atsinanana Airport 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 January at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 17°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 18 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 209mm for the season, averaging 70mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 828mm across the season with a monthly average of 276mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 20 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 748mm across the season with a monthly average of 249mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 17 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 350mm across the season with a monthly average of 117mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 26°
Feb 25°
Mar 25°
Apr 24°
May 22°
Jun 21°
Jul 20°
Aug 20°
Sep 21°
Oct 23°
Nov 24°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Atsinanana Airport is during August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 72mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Atsinanana Airport 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
23 °C
29 °C
16 km/h
320 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
338 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
23 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
410 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
189 mm
0 cm
May
20 °C
25 °C
13 km/h
149 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
23 °C
13 km/h
143 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
23 °C
13 km/h
127 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
23 °C
12 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Sep
18 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
26 °C
16 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Dec
23 °C
29 °C
16 km/h
170 mm
0 cm
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