AI-generatedAntsiranana at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Nov
- Warmest month
- Nov · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Mar · 28.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,780 h
- Rain a year
- 875 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 60 m
Climate in Antsiranana
Antsiranana has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. November is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while July is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,780 hours of sunshine a year, Antsiranana is sunny; October is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Antsiranana
The best time to visit Antsiranana is from April to November. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from April to November. The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is January with 268 mm.
Antsiranana through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Antsiranana in the dry season
Apr – Nov
Excellent
- 30–33 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Antsiranana in the rainy season
Dec – Mar
Good
- 31–33 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 83 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Apr – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – November
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
05:1817:39
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:05–05:46 · evening 17:11–17:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:56–05:05 · evening 17:52–18:01
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Antsiranana compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 31° at the start of the month to 32° at the end. The sea warms from 25° to 26°. The days get 0.3 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 23° |
| Sea | 25° | 26° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.5 h |
What is the weather like in Antsiranana in October?
In October, Antsiranana is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Antsiranana.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 21 min05:18 – 17:39
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 25 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 27 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %90 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
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October and September bring similar holiday weather to Antsiranana (score 96 and 100). In September, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 96 | 100 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 21° |
| Sea | 25.4° | 24.8° |
| Sunshine | 9.3 h | 8.9 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Rainfall | 6 mm | 3 mm |
| Muggy days | 25 | 17better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Antsiranana month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
65January32° · Sea 28° · 5.4 h
In January, Antsiranana is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 268 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Antsiranana.
Antsiranana in January66February31° · Sea 28° · 5.2 h
In February, Antsiranana is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 214 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Antsiranana.
Antsiranana in February66March32° · Sea 29° · 6.0 h
In March, Antsiranana is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 172 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Antsiranana.
Antsiranana in March85April32° · Sea 28° · 7.6 h
In April, Antsiranana is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Antsiranana.
Antsiranana in April94May32° · Sea 28° · 8.1 h
In May, Antsiranana is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Antsiranana.
Antsiranana in May96June30° · Sea 26° · 7.9 h
In June, Antsiranana is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Antsiranana.
Antsiranana in June97July30° · Sea 25° · 8.0 h
In July, Antsiranana is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Antsiranana.
Antsiranana in July98August30° · Sea 25° · 8.4 h
In August, Antsiranana is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Antsiranana.
Antsiranana in August100September31° · Sea 25° · 8.9 h
In September, Antsiranana is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Antsiranana.
Antsiranana in September96October32° · Sea 25° · 9.3 h
In October, Antsiranana is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Antsiranana.
Antsiranana in October91November33° · Sea 27° · 8.9 h
In November, Antsiranana is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 33 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Antsiranana.
Antsiranana in November70December33° · Sea 28° · 7.4 h
In December, Antsiranana is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 112 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Antsiranana.
Antsiranana in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in November: 33°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Antsiranana
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 25 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (20°), the warmest in December (24°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 295 days a year, mostly from September to June.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 65 | 32° | 24° | 28.3° | 5.4 h | 25 | 268 |
| FebruaryFeb | 66 | 31° | 24° | 28.4° | 5.2 h | 24 | 214 |
| MarchMar | 66 | 32° | 24° | 28.5° | 6.0 h | 20 | 172 |
| AprilApr | 85 | 32° | 23° | 28.3° | 7.6 h | 7 | 42 |
| MayMay | 94 | 32° | 22° | 27.6° | 8.1 h | 2 | 12 |
| JuneJun | 96 | 30° | 21° | 26.3° | 7.9 h | 1 | 5 |
| JulyJul | 97 | 30° | 20° | 25.2° | 8.0 h | 1 | 6 |
| AugustAug | 98 | 30° | 20° | 24.7° | 8.4 h | 1 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 31° | 21° | 24.8° | 8.9 h | 1 | 3 |
| OctoberOct | 96 | 32° | 22° | 25.4° | 9.3 h | 1 | 6 |
| NovemberNov | 91 | 33° | 23° | 26.7° | 8.9 h | 4 | 33 |
| DecemberDec | 70 | 33° | 24° | 27.9° | 7.4 h | 15 | 112 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
12.32° S, 49.29° E · 60 m · Indian/Antananarivo
Sea temperatureUp to 29° in March
Sea temperature in Antsiranana
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 24.8 – 26.3 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Antsiranana ranges from 24.7 °C in August to 28.5 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in March, eight out of ten years were between 27.9 and 29.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.3° | 27.8° | 28.9° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.4° | 27.7° | 29.0° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.5° | 27.9° | 29.2° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.3° | 27.7° | 28.8° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.6° | 27.1° | 28.1° | warm |
| JuneJun | 26.3° | 25.7° | 26.9° | warm |
| JulyJul | 25.2° | 24.6° | 25.7° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.7° | 24.2° | 25.3° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.8° | 24.4° | 25.3° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 25.4° | 24.8° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 26.7° | 26.0° | 27.3° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.9° | 27.3° | 28.6° | warm |
Sunshine2,780 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Antsiranana
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 9.3 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Antsiranana, 75 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain875 mm a year, most in January
Rain in Antsiranana: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Antsiranana has about one rainy day with 6 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 13 in February
UV index in Antsiranana
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in February (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in September: 30 km/h
Wind and clouds in Antsiranana
How breezy and how cloudy Antsiranana is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Antsiranana typically peaks at 27 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Apr – Nov.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 27 % of the sky over Antsiranana: mostly sunny, with about 9.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity302 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Antsiranana
How often the day gets hot in Antsiranana (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Antsiranana has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Antsiranana
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Antsiranana in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Antsiranana has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 68).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 94
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 98
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 96
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 68
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 50 min
- Distance
- 8,550 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Madagascar
- Currency
- Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
- Languages
- French, Malagasy
- Sockets
- Type C, D, E, J, K · 127 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +261
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 127 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Antsiranana lies in an area that cyclones from the south-western Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January: Peak
- February: Peak
- March: Peak
- April: Season
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November: Season
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Antsiranana vs Mamoudzou
In October the holiday weather in Antsiranana and Mamoudzou is about equally good (score 96 vs 97). During the day Mamoudzou is 4 °C cooler than Antsiranana. The sea in Mamoudzou is 2 °C warmer.
| in October | Antsiranana | Mamoudzou |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 96 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 28° |
| Sea | 25° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 6 |
| Best time | Apr – Nov | Jun – Oct |
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In October, Antsiranana ranks 1 of 6 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Antsiranana
When is the best time to visit Antsiranana?
The best time to visit Antsiranana is from April to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Antsiranana?
The sea temperature in Antsiranana ranges from 24.7 °C in August to 28.5 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Antsiranana in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Antsiranana?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 23 °C. July is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Antsiranana?
The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is January with 268 mm. The driest month is September with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Antsiranana get?
Antsiranana gets around 2,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is October with 9.3 hours a day; in February there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Antsiranana in?
Antsiranana is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Antsiranana?
A nonstop flight from London to Antsiranana takes about 10 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,550 km.
When is cyclone season in Antsiranana?
Antsiranana lies in an area that cyclones from the south-western Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Antsiranana?
Antsiranana has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 68). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 94, summer holidays 98, October half-term 96, Christmas holidays 68.