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 »
  On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:31 EAT. The months with the highest UV index in Antananarivo are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12.
• Toamasina - January »
  In Toamasina, Madagascar, in January, the average water temperature is 28.6°C (83.5°F). In January, the average heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 39°C (102.2°F).
• Antsirabe - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Antsirabe is January, when the rain falls for 30 days and typically aggregates up to 295mm (11.61") of precipitation. On the first day of January in Antsirabe sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset at 18:34.
• Fianarantsoa - January »
  On the first day of January in Fianarantsoa sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 18:37. In Fianarantsoa, during January, the rain falls for 28.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 259mm (10.2") of precipitation.
• Mahajanga - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Mahajanga is January, when the rain falls for 27.6 days and typically aggregates up to 254mm (10") of precipitation. Starting the year, January in Mahajanga, Madagascar, presents a humid climate with the sea temperature at a warm 29.2°C (84.6°F).
• Toliara - January »
  January is the month with the warmest seawater in Toliara, Madagascar, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F). The weather in January in Toliara, Madagascar is characteristically warm and moderately wet, seeing as this month is part of the city’s summer season.
• Ambovombe - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Ambovombe is January, when the rain falls for 13.7 days and typically aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation. In the month of January, the average temperature in Ambovombe dips to a warm 23.8°C (74.8°F) during the night.
• Amparafaravola - January »
  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. In Amparafaravola in January, during 26.7 rainfall days, 202mm (7.95") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Vavatenina - January »
  In January, in Vavatenina the rain falls for 26.7 days. In Vavatenina the average relative humidity in January is 79%.
• Morondava - January »
  January through April, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Morondava. 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 months with the highest humidity in Ambanja are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%. In Ambanja, Madagascar, in January, it is raining for 29.5 days, with typically 417mm (16.42") of accumulated precipitation.