Climate Insights for Betafo

Betafo District, Vakinankaratra Region, Madagascar

Hottest
October
27°C peak
Coldest
July
9°C low
Wettest
February
387mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Betafo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 1621mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 387mm of rainfall. Betafo 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, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 17° Feb Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 17° Mar Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Apr Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 15° May Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 12° Jun Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 10° Jul Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 9° Aug Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 10° Sep Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 11° Oct Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 14° Nov Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 15° Dec Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Betafo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 27°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 387mm Feb Precipitation: 387mm Mar Precipitation: 231mm Apr Precipitation: 83mm May Precipitation: 12mm Jun Precipitation: 11mm Jul Precipitation: 2mm Aug Precipitation: 3mm Sep Precipitation: 5mm Oct Precipitation: 39mm Nov Precipitation: 187mm Dec Precipitation: 273mm
Precipitation

Betafo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1621mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 135mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 387mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2mm. That's 385mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Betafo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 7km/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 10km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 8km/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 Betafo, which began on September 23, 2026. Betafo 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 October at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 9°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 11 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 232mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1047mm across the season with a monthly average of 349mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 326mm across the season with a monthly average of 109mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 9 to 23°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 16mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 20°
Feb 20°
Mar 20°
Apr 19°
May 17°
Jun 15°
Jul 15°
Aug 16°
Sep 18°
Oct 20°
Nov 21°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Betafo is during April, May, June, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 26mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 9°C. 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 Betafo 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
17 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
387 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
387 mm
0 cm
Mar
16 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
231 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
May
12 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Jun
10 °C
22 °C
10 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Jul
9 °C
21 °C
10 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
23 °C
9 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
11 °C
26 °C
9 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
187 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
26 °C
7 km/h
273 mm
0 cm
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