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Madagascar in March
what's the weather like?

Good window in March — September is a notch above.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -18.88°N 47.51°E
79°FMax temperature
67%Rainy days
10.6hSunshine / day

Madagascar weather in March

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
63°F – 79°F
🌧 Rainy days
67% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.7/10)

Should you visit Madagascar in March?

✅ 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.

🌧 Rain : ███████░░░ 67%
🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 79°F
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.6h/d

Our take: Madagascar in March: 79°F and 10.6h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.

Madagascar in March by trip type

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in Madagascar. Temperatures rise (26°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 67% 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.

All months for Madagascar

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
⛅ January63°F79°F75%0.4in10.4h7.1/10
⛅ February63°F79°F75%0.4in10.7h7.1/10
⛅ March63°F79°F67%0.2in10.6h7.2/10
🌤️ April61°F75°F36%0.1in10.3h7.8/10
🌤️ May55°F73°F12%0.0in10.0h8.2/10
🌤️ June52°F68°F10%0.0in9.9h7.7/10
🌤️ July50°F68°F5%0.0in9.8h7.8/10
🌤️ August52°F72°F6%0.0in10.3h8.3/10
🌤️ September54°F75°F6%0.0in11.1h8.7/10
☀️ October57°F79°F20%0.0in11.4h8.6/10
🌤️ November61°F81°F45%0.2in11.6h7.9/10
🌤️ December63°F79°F57%0.3in11.4h7.4/10
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 March, Madagascar averages 79°F, 67% rainy days and 10.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10. See methodology →

March vs September (best month)

The best month is September (score 8.7/10). Difference:

FAQ — Madagascar in March

Is March a good time to visit Madagascar?
March is an acceptable time for Madagascar (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (8.7/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Madagascar in March?
Yes, 67% of days see rain in March. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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