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Weather & Climate in Manato, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Manato has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 192 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Area | 1,710.3 sq mi (4,429.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.4000°N, 47.4833°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 30, 2018 | 64 km ESE of Savana, Madagascar | M4.5 | 106 km | 16 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 43 km WNW of Manato, Madagascar | M4.0 | 44 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 92 mph | 146 km |
| 2022 | Batsirai | Category 3 | 104 mph | 145 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 1 | 86 mph | 39 km |
| 2013 | Haruna | Category 1 | 46 mph | 271 km |
| 2007 | Clovis | Category 1 | 71 mph | 236 km |
| 1997 | Gretelle | Category 4 | 81 mph | 46 km |
| 1996 | Edwige | Category 2 | 92 mph | 188 km |
| 1994 | Daisy | Category 1 | — | 281 km |
| 1990 | Alibera | Category 1 | 71 mph | 187 km |
| 1989 | Jinabo | Category 1 | 71 mph | 275 km |
| 1985 | Gerimena | Category 1 | 32 mph | 250 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 13.9 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 10.1 in |
Manato has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 67°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 82.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.9") and September the driest (2.3").