Climate Insights for Mananara

The climate in Mananara is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 2785mm of precipitation falls per year. Mananara receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mananara 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, September, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Mananara 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 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.

Mananara is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2785mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 232mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 435mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 98mm. That's 337mm 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.

Mananara 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 July, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 3km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Mananara, which began on June 21, 2026. Mananara 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 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Mananara is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 98mm 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. 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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Mananara 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.