January weather forecast
Madagascar

January is the peak of the summer season in Madagascar, characterized by high temperatures and significant rainfall. The month sees some of the highest levels of precipitation throughout the year, with averages ranging from 100mm (3.94") to 300mm (11.81") across the country.

In the eastern and northeastern tropical regions, the temperature typically hovers between 25°C (77°F) and 30°C (86°F). Rainfall is especially high in these areas, particularly in the tropical rainforest and monsoon climate zones. This part of the country can receive up to 300mm (11.81") of rainfall during January, making it the rainiest time of the year.

The central subtropical region experiences slightly cooler temperatures compared to the eastern regions, with averages from 20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F). January is also a high rainfall month for this area, but the precipitation levels are slightly lower than in the eastern parts of the country.

The western warm steppe region, known for its arid climate, experiences higher temperatures during January, with averages from 30°C (86°F) to 35°C (95°F). Despite being the region with the lowest rainfall in Madagascar, January sees a relative increase in precipitation for this area, albeit still much lower than the rest of the country.

Compared to December, January sees a slight increase in both temperatures and rainfall due to the peak of the summer season. Moving into February, the weather conditions generally remain similar, with the country continuing to experience warm temperatures and high rainfall.

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• Antananarivo - January »
  In Antananarivo in January, during 15 rainfall days, 274mm (10.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated. January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
• Toamasina - January »
  The average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in January is evaluated at 39°C (102.2°F). In Toamasina in January, the average water temperature is 28.6°C (83.5°F).
• Antsirabe - January »
  On the first day of January in Antsirabe, sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset at 18:34. January, April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Antsirabe.
• Fianarantsoa - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Fianarantsoa is January, when the rain falls for 28.7 days and typically aggregates up to 259mm (10.2") of precipitation. In Fianarantsoa, in January, during 28.7 rainfall days, 259mm (10.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Mahajanga - January »
  Starting the year, January in Mahajanga presents a humid climate with the sea temperature at a warm 29.2°C (84.6°F). January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Mahajanga, Madagascar.
• Toliara - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Toliara is January, when the rain falls for 20 days and typically aggregates up to 89mm (3.5") of precipitation. The month with the warmest seawater in Toliara is January, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F).
• Ambovombe - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Ambovombe, Madagascar, is January, when the rain falls for 13.7 days and typically aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation. On the first day of January in Ambovombe sunrise is at 05:08 and sunset at 18:49.
• Amparafaravola - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Amparafaravola is January, when the rain falls for 26.7 days and typically aggregates up to 202mm (7.95") of precipitation. Ranking as one of the year’s rainiest months, January in Amparafaravola offers a steady 202mm (7.95") rainfall distributed over roughly 26.7 days.
• Vavatenina - January »
  In Vavatenina during January, the rain falls for 26.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 202mm (7.95") of precipitation. January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Vavatenina.
• Morondava - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Morondava is January, when the rain falls for 23.2 days and typically aggregates up to 152mm (5.98") of precipitation. January through April, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Morondava.
• Ambanja - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Ambanja is January, when the rain falls for 29.5 days and typically aggregates up to 417mm (16.42") of precipitation. January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Ambanja, Madagascar.