January weather forecast
Ifaty, Madagascar

Ifaty, Madagascar greets the year with warm temperatures that rank among the highest in the year. It registers a range of temperatures from 23°C (73.4°F) to 32°C (89.6°F). Rainfall is quite significant this month with a considerable number of rainy days, marking its peak period in the wet season. This, however, does not seem to discourage the sun as daylight stretches for just over half the day and offers ample sunshine. When compared to the following month, January's weather patterns exhibit only minor variations.

Temperature

January through March mark Ifaty's peak of temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 32°C (89.6°F).

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 6 days and typically aggregates up to 108mm (4.25") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 28°C (82.4°F).
Note: For any water activity, the surface water temperatures in the range of 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are deemed excellent and incredibly pleasant for longer durations.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Ifaty is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:53 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Ifaty is 10h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ifaty, Madagascar, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an ultimate health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 12 during January leads to these instructions:
Implement every essential safety step. Individuals with fair skin might receive burns in less than 5 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Even on overcast days, apply and frequently reapply a sunscreen with SPF 30 or more, specifically after a swim or outdoor workout. Notice! The reflection of water and sand increases the UV radiation significantly.