Climate Insights for Maroantsetra

Ambatosoa, Madagascar

Hottest
February
29°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
August
19°C low66°F low
Wettest
March
499 mm rain19.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Maroantsetra is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 3,432 mm of precipitation falls per year. Maroantsetra receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Maroantsetra 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 August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in Maroantsetra is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 74°F and approximately 135.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Maroantsetra receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Maroantsetra 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 August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 66°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°FebMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°MarMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°AprMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 23°MayMax: 25°Average: 23°Min: 21°JunMax: 23°Average: 21°Min: 20°JulMax: 22°Average: 20°Min: 19°AugMax: 23°Average: 20°Min: 19°SepMax: 23°Average: 21°Min: 19°OctMax: 25°Average: 23°Min: 21°NovMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°DecMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 23°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 78°FMin: 75°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 78°FMin: 75°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 76°FMin: 73°FMayMax: 77°FAverage: 73°FMin: 70°FJunMax: 74°FAverage: 71°FMin: 68°FJulMax: 72°FAverage: 69°FMin: 66°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 69°FMin: 66°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 70°FMin: 67°FOctMax: 78°FAverage: 73°FMin: 69°FNovMax: 80°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FDecMax: 82°FAverage: 77°FMin: 73°F
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Maroantsetra has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Maroantsetra has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 69°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 405mmFebPrecipitation: 293mmMarPrecipitation: 499mmAprPrecipitation: 332mmMayPrecipitation: 300mmJunPrecipitation: 297mmJulPrecipitation: 320mmAugPrecipitation: 234mmSepPrecipitation: 194mmOctPrecipitation: 131mmNovPrecipitation: 148mmDecPrecipitation: 281mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 15.9inFebPrecipitation: 11.5inMarPrecipitation: 19.7inAprPrecipitation: 13.1inMayPrecipitation: 11.8inJunPrecipitation: 11.7inJulPrecipitation: 12.6inAugPrecipitation: 9.2inSepPrecipitation: 7.6inOctPrecipitation: 5.1inNovPrecipitation: 5.8inDecPrecipitation: 11.1in
Precipitation

Maroantsetra is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,432 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 286 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 499 mm of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 131 mm. That's 369 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Maroantsetra is a very wet location, receiving approximately 135.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11.3 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 19.6 in of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 5.2 in. That's 14.5 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Maroantsetra is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Maroantsetra is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Maroantsetra 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 Maroantsetra 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
24 °C75 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
405 mm15.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C75 °F
29 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
293 mm11.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C75 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h6 mph
499 mm19.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C73 °F
27 °C80 °F
11 km/h7 mph
332 mm13.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
21 °C70 °F
25 °C77 °F
12 km/h7 mph
300 mm11.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
20 °C68 °F
23 °C74 °F
13 km/h8 mph
297 mm11.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
19 °C66 °F
22 °C72 °F
14 km/h9 mph
320 mm12.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
19 °C66 °F
23 °C73 °F
12 km/h8 mph
234 mm9.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
19 °C67 °F
23 °C74 °F
11 km/h7 mph
194 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
21 °C69 °F
25 °C78 °F
9 km/h6 mph
131 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C72 °F
27 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
148 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C73 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h5 mph
281 mm11.1 in
0 cm0 in