Madagascar · AutumnMonth summary
Madagascar weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
14°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
20% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Madagascar in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: Favourable conditions in October (8.6/10). September scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Madagascar in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 Good hiking window — mild temperatures (27°C) and uncrowded trails Autumn in Madagascar is often underrated: 26°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (20% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.7/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 17°C | 26°C | 75% | 10.6 | 10.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 17°C | 26°C | 75% | 9.0 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 17°C | 26°C | 67% | 6.0 | 10.6h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 16°C | 24°C | 36% | 1.8 | 10.3h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 23°C | 12% | 0.4 | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 11°C | 20°C | 10% | 0.5 | 9.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 10°C | 20°C | 5% | 0.2 | 9.8h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 11°C | 22°C | 6% | 0.3 | 10.3h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 24°C | 6% | 0.2 | 11.1h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ October | 14°C | 26°C | 20% | 1.1 | 11.4h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 16°C | 27°C | 45% | 4.1 | 11.6h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 17°C | 26°C | 57% | 6.9 | 11.4h | 7.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Madagascar averages 26°C, 20% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10.
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Comparison
October vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -14%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Madagascar in October
Is October a good time to visit Madagascar?
October is an excellent time to visit Madagascar (score 8.6/10). With 26°C, 11.4h of sunshine and 20% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Madagascar in October?
With 26°C and 11.4h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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