Climate Insights for Morondava

The climate in Morondava is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 743mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 245mm of rainfall. Morondava 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: March, December, April. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.

Morondava has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.

Morondava is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 743mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 245mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 245mm less than January, 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.

Morondava 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 4km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Morondava, which began on June 21, 2026. Morondava 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 March at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 21°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Morondava is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 2mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Morondava 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.