October weather forecast
Madagascar

October in Madagascar marks a further progression into the spring season. During this month, temperatures continue to rise, and rainfall increases across the country, signalling the transition towards the wetter months of the year.

In the eastern and northeastern tropical regions, the average temperatures range from 20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F). Rainfall in these regions continues to increase, with the tropical rainforest and monsoon climate zones receiving between 100mm (3.94") to 150mm (5.91") of rainfall, contributing to a rise in humidity levels.

The central subtropical region experiences an increase in temperatures, with averages between 15°C (59°F) and 20°C (68°F). Rainfall also continues to increase during October, although the precipitation levels remain manageable for travel and exploration.

The western warm steppe region maintains relatively warm temperatures during October, with averages from 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F). Rainfall begins to increase slightly in this region, though it remains the driest part of the country.

Comparing October to September, there is a clear continuation of the warming trend and an increase in rainfall across Madagascar. As the country heads into November, these trends persist, leading the country closer to the onset of the hot, rainy summer season.

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• Antananarivo - October »
  In Antananarivo, in October, during 6 rainfall days, 76mm (2.99") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of October in Antananarivo, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 17:47.
• Toamasina - October »
  With an average relative humidity of 82%, October is the least humid month in Toamasina, Madagascar. In Toamasina during October, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 133mm (5.24") of precipitation.
• Antsirabe - October »
  Transitioning from September to October, Antsirabe observes an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 22.5°C (72.5°F), differing subtly from the previous month. In Antsirabe, during October, the rain falls for 19.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 63mm (2.48") of precipitation.
• Fianarantsoa - October »
  With an average relative humidity of 73%, October is the least humid month in Fianarantsoa, Madagascar. As Fianarantsoa steps into October, the average high-temperature holds at a moderately hot 25.3°C (77.5°F), hinting at a minor fluctuation from the prior month.
• Mahajanga - October »
  Mahajanga transitions into October recording an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.6°C (88.9°F), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature. In Mahajanga, in October, the average water temperature is 26.9°C (80.4°F).
• Toliara - October »
  The onset of October in Toliara brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.6°C (85.3°F), nearly matching the September temperature. In Toliara, Madagascar, in October, the average water temperature is 25.5°C (77.9°F).
• Ambovombe - October »
  In Ambovombe, Madagascar, during October, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of precipitation. On the last day of October, in Ambovombe, sunrise is at 05:08 and sunset at 18:10 EAT.
• Amparafaravola - October »
  October presents a tangible shift in Amparafaravola's weather trend with a rainfall measure of about 59mm (2.32") across 16.4 days, indicating the onset of the wet season. In Amparafaravola during October, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.
• Vavatenina - October »
  In Vavatenina during October, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation. In Vavatenina, during October, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.
• Morondava - October »
  October sees a further increase in temperature to an average high of 30.9°C (87.6°F) as Morondava moves towards the hotter seasons. Morondava's shift into October is marked by a subtle change to a still hot 30.9°C (87.6°F) from September's 30.1°C (86.2°F) in temperature.
• Ambanja - October »
  In Ambanja, during October, the rain falls for 20.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation. Ambanja encounters an average temperature dip to a still warm 24.3°C (75.7°F) throughout October, subtly lower than its daytime maximum.