Weather & Climate in Maintirano, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maintirano has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.0635°S, 44.0295°E |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jul 23, 2025 | 110 km NW of Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar | M4.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2025 | 126 km WNW of Mahabe, Madagascar | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2026 | Fytia | Category 3 | - | 244 km |
| 2023 | Cheneso | Category 1 | 81 mph | 182 km |
| 2022 | Gombe | Category 2 | 86 mph | 294 km |
| 2020 | Belna | Category 3 | 92 mph | 73 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 4 | 109 mph | 130 km |
| 2009 | Fanele | Category 4 | 115 mph | 243 km |
| 2008 | Fame | Category 2 | 81 mph | 133 km |
| 2005 | Ernest | Category 3 | 104 mph | 226 km |
| 2004 | Elita | Category 1 | 69 mph | 194 km |
| 2004 | Gafilo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 30 km |
| 1996 | Bonita | Category 1 | 40 mph | 131 km |
| 1989 | Calasanjy | Category 1 | 83 mph | 82 km |
| 1984 | Andry | Category 3 | 106 mph | 248 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
Maintirano has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in July to 82°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.0") and June the driest (0.1").