Madagascar · WinterMonth summary
Madagascar weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
63°F – 79°F
🌧 Rainy days
75% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Madagascar in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Madagascar in January: 79°F and 10.4h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Madagascar in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Madagascar enjoys 26°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 75% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (8.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 63°F | 79°F | 75% | 0.4in | 10.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 63°F | 79°F | 75% | 0.4in | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 63°F | 79°F | 67% | 0.2in | 10.6h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 61°F | 75°F | 36% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 55°F | 73°F | 12% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 52°F | 68°F | 10% | 0.0in | 9.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 50°F | 68°F | 5% | 0.0in | 9.8h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 52°F | 72°F | 6% | 0.0in | 10.3h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 54°F | 75°F | 6% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ October | 57°F | 79°F | 20% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 61°F | 81°F | 45% | 0.2in | 11.6h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 63°F | 79°F | 57% | 0.3in | 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 January, Madagascar averages 79°F, 75% rainy days and 10.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -69%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Madagascar in January
Is January a good time to visit Madagascar?
January is an acceptable time for Madagascar (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (8.7/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Madagascar in January?
Yes, 75% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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