Madagascar · AutumnMonth summary
Madagascar weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
57°F – 79°F
🌧 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: October is a good time to visit Madagascar. September remains slightly better (+0.1 pts).
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
Autumn in Madagascar is often underrated: 26°F, 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 | 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 October, Madagascar averages 79°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 79°F, 11.4h of sunshine and 20% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Madagascar in October?
With 79°F and 11.4h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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