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Weather & Climate in Manja, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Manja has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 351 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 38.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 840 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Area | 3,861.1 sq mi (10,000.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.4333°N, 44.3333°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Alvaro | Category 1 | 75 mph | 169 km |
| 2023 | Freddy | Category 2 | 98 mph | 290 km |
| 2023 | Cheneso | Category 1 | 81 mph | 195 km |
| 2013 | Haruna | Category 3 | 92 mph | 141 km |
| 2009 | Fanele | Category 4 | 115 mph | 16 km |
| 2006 | Boloetse | Category 3 | 98 mph | 287 km |
| 2005 | Ernest | Category 3 | 104 mph | 224 km |
| 2004 | Cela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 277 km |
| 2004 | Elita | Category 1 | 69 mph | 138 km |
| 1997 | Gretelle | Category 3 | — | 240 km |
| 1989 | Calasanjy | Category 1 | 83 mph | 129 km |
| 1982 | Justine | Category 1 | — | 257 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
Manja has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 69°F in July to 81°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.1").