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Weather & Climate in Mahabe, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mahabe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 961 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 76.8°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Area | 5,278.3 sq mi (13,670.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.0833°N, 45.3333°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 9, 2025 | 126 km WNW of Mahabe, Madagascar | M4.6 | 126 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 | Fytia | Category 3 | — | 100 km |
| 2020 | Belna | Category 3 | 92 mph | 70 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 227 km |
| 2014 | Hellen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 162 km |
| 2008 | Fame | Category 2 | 81 mph | 47 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 2 | 86 mph | 271 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 1 | 40 mph | 297 km |
| 2007 | Bondo | Category 2 | 75 mph | 216 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 2 | 86 mph | 7 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 1 | 35 mph | 285 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 3 | 40 mph | 20 km |
| 1989 | Calasanjy | Category 1 | 83 mph | 253 km |
| 1984 | Andry | Category 3 | 106 mph | 76 km |
| 1984 | Kamisy | Category 1 | 60 mph | 198 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 15.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 8.9 in |
Mahabe has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.3") and June the driest (0.1").