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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. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 16.2 sq mi (42.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,444/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.3173°N, 49.2919°W |
| 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").