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Weather & Climate in Mahajanga, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mahajanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 20.5 sq mi (53.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,735/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.7167°N, 46.3167°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Fytia | Category 3 | — | 85 km |
| 2025 | Dikeledi | Category 1 | 58 mph | 247 km |
| 2020 | Belna | Category 3 | 92 mph | 105 km |
| 2014 | Hellen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 55 km |
| 2011 | Bingiza | Category 1 | — | 256 km |
| 2008 | Fame | Category 2 | 81 mph | 195 km |
| 2008 | Ivan | Category 1 | 58 mph | 275 km |
| 2008 | Jokwe | Category 1 | 75 mph | 174 km |
| 2007 | Bondo | Category 3 | 86 mph | 31 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 3 | 86 mph | 89 km |
| 2000 | Hudah | Category 3 | 35 mph | 113 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 3 | 40 mph | 154 km |
| 1996 | Doloresse | Category 1 | 58 mph | 273 km |
| 1994 | Nadia | Category 1 | 55 mph | 216 km |
| 1984 | Andry | Category 3 | 106 mph | 66 km |
| 1984 | Kamisy | Category 2 | 83 mph | 20 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 16.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 13.6 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 9.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 8.6 in |
Mahajanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in July to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 64.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.2") and September the driest (0.9").