Climate Insights for Fianarantsoa

Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar

Hottest
December
26°C peak80°F peak
Coldest
July
10°C low50°F low
Wettest
February
247 mm rain9.7 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Fianarantsoa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1,082 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 247 mm of rainfall. Fianarantsoa 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: December, November, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Fianarantsoa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 42.6 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 9.7 in of rainfall. Fianarantsoa 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: December, November, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 50°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 18°FebMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 18°MarMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 17°AprMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 16°MayMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 13°JunMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°JulMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 10°AugMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 11°SepMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°OctMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°NovMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°DecMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 64°FFebMax: 78°FAverage: 70°FMin: 64°FMarMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 63°FAprMax: 75°FAverage: 67°FMin: 61°FMayMax: 71°FAverage: 63°FMin: 56°FJunMax: 67°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FJulMax: 67°FAverage: 57°FMin: 50°FAugMax: 70°FAverage: 60°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 78°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FNovMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 63°F
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Fianarantsoa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 26°C. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 26°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 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Fianarantsoa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 50°F to 80°F. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 80°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 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 241mmFebPrecipitation: 247mmMarPrecipitation: 158mmAprPrecipitation: 46mmMayPrecipitation: 24mmJunPrecipitation: 26mmJulPrecipitation: 16mmAugPrecipitation: 12mmSepPrecipitation: 11mmOctPrecipitation: 44mmNovPrecipitation: 91mmDecPrecipitation: 164mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9.5inFebPrecipitation: 9.7inMarPrecipitation: 6.2inAprPrecipitation: 1.8inMayPrecipitation: 1inJunPrecipitation: 1inJulPrecipitation: 0.6inAugPrecipitation: 0.5inSepPrecipitation: 0.4inOctPrecipitation: 1.7inNovPrecipitation: 3.6inDecPrecipitation: 6.5in
Precipitation

Fianarantsoa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,082 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 247 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 11 mm. That's 236 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.Fianarantsoa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 42.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 9.7 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.4 in. That's 9.3 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Fianarantsoa 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 September, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Fianarantsoa 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 September, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan21°70°F
Feb21°70°F
Mar21°69°F
Apr19°67°F
May17°63°F
Jun15°59°F
Jul14°57°F
Aug15°60°F
Sep17°62°F
Oct19°66°F
Nov21°69°F
Dec21°70°F

The best time to visit Fianarantsoa 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 38 mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while July is the coldest period with lows 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 Fianarantsoa 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 1.5 in per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 80°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 50°F. 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 Fianarantsoa 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 Fianarantsoa 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
18 °C64 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h6 mph
241 mm9.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C64 °F
26 °C78 °F
10 km/h6 mph
247 mm9.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C63 °F
25 °C77 °F
11 km/h7 mph
158 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C61 °F
24 °C75 °F
10 km/h6 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
13 °C56 °F
22 °C71 °F
10 km/h6 mph
24 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C52 °F
20 °C67 °F
11 km/h7 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C50 °F
19 °C67 °F
12 km/h7 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C51 °F
21 °C70 °F
11 km/h7 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C53 °F
23 °C74 °F
12 km/h7 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C57 °F
25 °C78 °F
11 km/h7 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C61 °F
26 °C80 °F
10 km/h6 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C63 °F
26 °C80 °F
10 km/h6 mph
164 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in