Travel Planning
🇲🇬 Madagascar

Best Time to Visit Antananarivo

Month-by-month comfort scores, seasonal highlights, and expert travel timing for Antananarivo, Madagascar.

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Best Months to Visit

Rank Month Avg Temp Precip Comfort
#1 October 19.3°C 39mm 95
#2 November 20.3°C 107mm 95
#3 April 19.0°C 50mm 94
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12-Month Comfort Guide

Jan 19 Feb 50 Mar 71 Apr 94 May 90 Jun 86 Jul 84 Aug 86 Sep 89 Oct 95 Nov 95 Dec 68
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Seasonal Overview

Spring
18.7°C · 50mm/mo

Spring is mild and relatively dry.

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Summer
20.3°C · 270mm/mo

Summer is warm and very wet.

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Autumn
18.7°C · 81mm/mo

Autumn is mild and wet.

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Winter
14.7°C · 11mm/mo

Winter is mild and relatively dry.

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Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the best month to visit Antananarivo?
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By comfort score, October is the best month to visit Antananarivo (score: 95). Expect average temperatures of 19.3°C and 39mm of precipitation.

02 When does it rain most in Antananarivo?
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January sees the heaviest rainfall in Antananarivo (358mm). Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear if you visit then.

03 What is Antananarivo like in summer?
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Summer in Antananarivo averages 20.3°C with 270mm of rain per month. Conditions are warm and pleasant.

04 What is Antananarivo like in winter?
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Winter averages 14.7°C with 11mm per month. A light jacket should suffice.

05 What should I pack for Antananarivo?
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Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.

06 What is the peak tourist season in Antananarivo?
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Peak season falls in October, November, April. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in May, September, August.

Sources
Open-Meteo
Updated
2026-01-01