Monthly climate guide
Antananarivo weather in October
October in Antananarivo is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (75°F) and night-time lows near 13°C (55°F). The month usually brings about 102 mm of rain (wet) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than September and about the same as November.
What stands out in October
- October is Antananarivo's third warmest month.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 51% less rain than Antananarivo's average.
- Antananarivo is usually about 10°C cooler than Morondava, 370 km away, in October.
- October sits in Antananarivo's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
Avg high
24°C
75°F
Avg low
13°C
55°F
Rainfall
102 mm
wet
Humidity
79%
relative
Sky
49%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Antananarivo weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C / 74°F | 16°C / 60°F | 467 mm | 87% | 79% |
| February | 23°C / 74°F | 16°C / 60°F | 413 mm | 88% | 78% |
| March | 23°C / 73°F | 15°C / 59°F | 338 mm | 89% | 70% |
| April | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 57°F | 212 mm | 88% | 53% |
| May | 20°C / 69°F | 12°C / 53°F | 86 mm | 88% | 41% |
| June | 18°C / 65°F | 10°C / 50°F | 94 mm | 89% | 40% |
| July | 18°C / 64°F | 9°C / 48°F | 86 mm | 87% | 40% |
| August | 19°C / 66°F | 9°C / 49°F | 51 mm | 85% | 37% |
| September | 21°C / 70°F | 10°C / 50°F | 43 mm | 82% | 37% |
| October | 24°C / 75°F | 13°C / 55°F | 102 mm | 79% | 49% |
| November | 25°C / 76°F | 14°C / 58°F | 246 mm | 80% | 62% |
| December | 25°C / 76°F | 15°C / 60°F | 381 mm | 83% | 70% |
What to pack for October
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is October a good time to visit Antananarivo?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Antananarivo →Other Madagascar cities in October
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Antananarivo in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Antananarivo?
October is one of the wetter months in Antananarivo, with about 102 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Antananarivo in October?
Average highs are about 24°C (75°F) and average lows about 13°C (55°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Antananarivo in October?
Antananarivo typically gets around 102 mm of rain in October — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Antananarivo (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.