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Weather & Climate in Tôlanaro, Madagascar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tôlanaro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 39.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 74.9°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 25.1 sq mi (65.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,839/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.0325°N, 46.9833°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Sep 18, 2024 | 90 km SSE of Tôlanaro, Madagascar | M5.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Honde | Category 1 | 69 mph | 240 km |
| 2022 | Emnati | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 2013 | Haruna | Category 1 | 58 mph | 159 km |
| 2012 | Giovanna | Category 2 | 98 mph | 115 km |
| 2007 | Favio | Category 2 | 86 mph | 166 km |
| 2006 | Boloetse | Category 1 | 86 mph | 276 km |
| 2005 | Ernest | Category 2 | 69 mph | 190 km |
| 1997 | Gretelle | Category 4 | 81 mph | 226 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in |
Tôlanaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 68°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and September the driest (1.3").