Weather & Climate in Antsiranana, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Antsiranana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 16.2 sq mi (42.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,444/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.3173°S, 49.2919°E |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Chido | Category 4 | 127 mph | 96 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 1 | 92 mph | 68 km |
| 2024 | Gamane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 73 km |
| 2020 | Belna | Category 3 | 98 mph | 286 km |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 1 | 63 mph | 251 km |
| 2017 | Enawo | Category 4 | 127 mph | 262 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 1 | 69 mph | 259 km |
| 2007 | Bondo | Category 4 | 92 mph | 69 km |
| 2007 | Jaya | Category 2 | 98 mph | 254 km |
| 2002 | Hary | Category 5 | 138 mph | 275 km |
| 2002 | Kesiny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 83 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 3 | - | 288 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 3 | 104 mph | 98 km |
| 1984 | Andry | Category 4 | 106 mph | 137 km |
| 1984 | Kamisy | Category 3 | 94 mph | 14 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 83 mph | 202 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ambre-Bobaomby (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambre-Bobaomby | Volcanic field | 1,475 m (4,839 ft) | Unknown | 35 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 11.4 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
Antsiranana has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in July to 81°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.4") and September the driest (0.4").