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CLIMATE OF MADAGASCAR

GENERAL INFO

There are five main regions, which possess their own climates and attractions. Most visitors are unlikely to have enough time to visit every region so it is important to plan your trip around the different attractions and climates. Rainfall patterns vary widely between regions and, at times of high rainfall, travel is difficult, if not impossible. The five climatic regions are the highlands, the south, the north, the east and the west.

CLIMATE SUMMARY

The climate of Madagascar is subtropical, with a hot and rainy season between November and the end of March (summer), and a cooler dry season from May to October (winter). However, at all times of the year there is a big temperature variation depending on altitude and geographical position. The west coast is drier than the east coast, whilst the far south and southwest is a semi-desert region that experiences very little rainfall. Temperatures are much cooler in the highlands. Night temperatures in Antsirabe can descend below 5°C, so make sure you bring a warm pullover. Antananarivo has a pleasant, temperate climate thanks to its 1300 m altitude. Along the coast temperatures are much higher than in the capital and range from 27°C to 32°C in the wet season and 18°C to 22°C in the dry season. If you are travelling to the Eastern region, do not forget your rain gear: heavy rainfalls can happen at any time of the year. On the Masoala Peninsula and around Maroantsetra, the wettest months are from July to September. You can find more specific information about the different climatic conditions in Madagascar in the sections dedicated to each zone in this travel guide. Please see the details about: The Highlands, The South, The North, The East and The West.

CLIMATE PER REGION

HIGHLAND CLIMATE IN MADAGASCAR

The altitude of the highlands influences the temperature and rainfall. In general, temperatures are not as hot here as in the coastal regions and can vary up to 20°C between day and night-time (25°C to 5°C in the coldest nights). This is especially pronounced between June and September, so do not forget to bring warm clothes with you! The rainy season starts in November and lasts until March or April and is also the hottest period in the highlands, with an average temperature of 28°-30°C

Central Madagascar Climate