Climate Insights for Manakara
Fitovinany, Madagascar
Climate Overview
The climate in Manakara is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1,982 mm of precipitation falls per year. Manakara receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Manakara 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, February, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.The climate in Manakara is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 78 in of precipitation falls per year. Manakara receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Manakara 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, February, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 67°F.
Temperature
Manakara has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Manakara has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 70°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Manakara is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,982 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 165 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 313 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 61 mm. That's 252 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.Manakara is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 78 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.5 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 12.3 in of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 2.4 in. That's 9.9 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
Manakara is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Manakara is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 12mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Manakara is during August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 77 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 20°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 best time to visit Manakara is during August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 3 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 83°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 67°F. 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 Manakara 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 Manakara 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.