Climate Insights for Farafangana

The climate in Farafangana is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1958mm 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 20°C.

Farafangana has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°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.

Farafangana is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1958mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 163mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 335mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 67mm. That's 268mm 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.

Farafangana is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Farafangana, which began on June 21, 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 20°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Farafangana is during August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 68mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 20°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

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.