SeasonMapMadagascar in January
January is Madagascar's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 5 destinations average 67/100, led by Toliara at 83 — 38°C and 15 rainy days — while Antananarivo is cooler at 30°C and scores 64.
#12 of 12 months for Madagascar · 5 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Madagascar in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toliara | Beach | 38°C | 111 mm · 15 days | 83 tier A | — |
| 2 | Morondava | Beach | 38°C | 274 mm · 26 days | 68 tier C | — |
| 3 | Antananarivo | City | 30°C | 258 mm · 21 days | 64 tier C | — |
| 4 | Antsiranana | Beach | 37°C | 323 mm · 25 days | 61 tier C | — |
| 5 | Nosy Be | Island | 36°C | 592 mm · 29 days | 58 tier D | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Madagascar in January
- Festive season peak · Nosy Be · 15 Dec – 10 Jan (usually)