January weather forecastSambava, Madagascar

January

Weather in January

The first month of the year ushers in the height of Sambava, Madagascar's wet season with an astounding 342mm (13.46") of rain, brought in by the highest amount of rainfall days of 16. One can expect to carry an umbrella while exploring the vibrant city during this month. Despite the downpours, temperatures remain nearly uniform from day to night. Drawing tourists to its shores, sea temperature provides a welcoming balance to the air's humidity. A significant number of daylight hours ensures plenty of opportunities to enjoy sightseeing, despite the prominent presence of clouds.

Temperature

Sambava witnesses its peak temperatures during January through March, when the average high-temperature reaches 31°C (87.8°F).

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Sambava, Madagascar, is January, when the rain falls for 16 days and typically aggregates up to 342mm (13.46") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Sambava, in January, the average water temperature is 28.7°C (83.7°F).
Note: Water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are ideal for swimming, diving, and other activities, ensuring comfort and enjoyment for lengthened periods.

Daylight

In Sambava, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:14 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Sambava is 7.2h.

Updated: Feb 3, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January through March bring Sambava's average highest temperatures, reaching a high of 31°C (87.8°F).

The high-temperature, in January, in Sambava, records 31°C (87.8°F), while the low-temperature is 23°C (73.4°F).

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16 days and accumulates 342mm (13.46") of precipitation.

In January, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout January, 342mm (13.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Sambava, the average seawater temperature in January is 28.7°C (83.7°F). For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.

The average day length in January in Sambava is 12h and 52min.

On the first day of January in Sambava, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:14 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in January is 7.2h.

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Average temperature in January
Sambava, Madagascar

Average high temperature in January: 31°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January, February and March (31°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (26°C).

Average low temperature in January: 23°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January, February and March (23°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (18°C).

Average rainfall in January
Sambava, Madagascar

Average rainfall in January: 342mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (342mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (100mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Sambava, Madagascar

Average rainfall days in January: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are September, October and November (13 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Sambava, Madagascar

Average sea temperature in January: 28.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is March (29.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are August and September (24.8°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sambava, Madagascar

Average daylight in January: 12h and 54min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

Average sunshine in January: 7h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are February and October (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).