SeasonMapAntsiranana weather in January
Madagascar
January in Antsiranana: warm, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 25 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Antsiranana · #833 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 64/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Antsiranana climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 85°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 296 mm / 11.7 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 25 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 24 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Antsiranana in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Antsiranana's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherAntsiranana's weather peaks August–October.
January coincides with Cyclone season.
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What's on in Antsiranana in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Cyclone season
15 Nov – 30 Apr · usuallyClosuresThe basin's official storm season, and northern Madagascar is on the receiving end of it. Most weeks pass without incident, but a landfall takes out the road south and the flights for days rather than hours. Source ↗
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk25 rainy days and about 296 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Antsiranana — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Antsiranana?
Antsiranana in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Antsiranana?
- January in Antsiranana: warm, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 25 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Antsiranana on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
- What is the weather like in Antsiranana in January?
- In January, Antsiranana averages a daily high of 28.7°C and a low of 24.5°C, with about 296.4 mm of rain over roughly 25 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Antsiranana in January?
- Antsiranana has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 24 in January.
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