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Weather & Climate in Betioky, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Betioky has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 843 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Area | 3,475.2 sq mi (9,000.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.7207°N, 44.3807°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jan 25, 2013 | 8 km NW of Anakao, Madagascar | M5.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Gezani | Category 2 | — | 231 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 261 km |
| 2025 | Honde | Category 1 | 75 mph | 266 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 181 km |
| 2023 | Cheneso | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2013 | Haruna | Category 3 | 92 mph | 26 km |
| 2009 | Fanele | Category 2 | 92 mph | 269 km |
| 2009 | Izilda | Category 1 | 66 mph | 181 km |
| 2007 | Favio | Category 4 | 115 mph | 246 km |
| 2006 | Boloetse | Category 3 | 98 mph | 132 km |
| 2005 | Ernest | Category 3 | 104 mph | 113 km |
| 2004 | Cela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 km |
| 1997 | Gretelle | Category 3 | — | 45 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | 60 mph | 80 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in |
Betioky has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 67°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.6") and July the driest (0.2").