Climate Insights for Faratsiho

Faratsiho, Vakinankaratra Region, Madagascar

Hottest
October
24°C peak
Coldest
July
6°C low
Wettest
January
527mm rain
Best to Visit
September, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Faratsiho is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 2154mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 527mm of rainfall. Faratsiho 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, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Feb Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Mar Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Apr Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 13° May Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 10° Jun Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 7° Jul Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 6° Aug Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 7° Sep Max: 23° Average: 16° Min: 9° Oct Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° Nov Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Dec Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 14°
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Average
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Faratsiho sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 24°C. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 17°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 12°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 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 527mm Feb Precipitation: 466mm Mar Precipitation: 297mm Apr Precipitation: 112mm May Precipitation: 22mm Jun Precipitation: 16mm Jul Precipitation: 5mm Aug Precipitation: 9mm Sep Precipitation: 11mm Oct Precipitation: 72mm Nov Precipitation: 263mm Dec Precipitation: 355mm
Precipitation

Faratsiho is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2154mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 179mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 527mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 5mm. That's 521mm less than January, 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: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Faratsiho 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 November, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.

Seasons

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

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Faratsiho, which began on September 23, 2026. Faratsiho 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 6°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 346mm across the season with a monthly average of 115mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1347mm across the season with a monthly average of 449mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 431mm across the season with a monthly average of 144mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 6 to 21°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 30mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 18°
Feb 18°
Mar 18°
Apr 17°
May 14°
Jun 12°
Jul 12°
Aug 13°
Sep 16°
Oct 17°
Nov 18°
Dec 18°

The best time to visit Faratsiho is during September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 41mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Faratsiho 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
14 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
527 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
466 mm
0 cm
Mar
14 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
297 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
May
10 °C
21 °C
8 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Jun
7 °C
19 °C
9 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Jul
6 °C
19 °C
10 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
21 °C
9 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
9 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
263 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
355 mm
0 cm
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