Climate Insights for Farafangana

The climate in Farafangana is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 2057mm of precipitation falls per year. Farafangana receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Farafangana 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 July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.

Farafangana has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Farafangana is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2057mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 171mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 353mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 67mm. That's 286mm 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.

Farafangana is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 30km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 8km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 24km/h in winter, 30km/h in spring, 27km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Farafangana, which began on March 20, 2026. Farafangana 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 21°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Farafangana is during July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 86mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 27°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.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Farafangana 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.