SeasonMapAntsiranana weather in October
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October in Antsiranana: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Antsiranana · #28 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 94/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Antsiranana climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 81°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 3 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | |
| Wind | 27 km/h / 17 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 22 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Antsiranana in October
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.
Busyschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its best 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).
Best weatherAntsiranana's weather peaks August–October.
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What's on in Antsiranana in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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The long dry months
1 May – 30 Nov · usuallyDry seasonRain is the exception rather than the rule from May onwards, which is when the tracks up Montagne d'Ambre hold and the boats to the Emerald Sea run most days. It is also when the trade wind is strongest across the bay.
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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Antsiranana?
- October in Antsiranana: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Antsiranana on SeasonMap's comfort score (94/100).
- What is the weather like in Antsiranana in October?
- In October, Antsiranana averages a daily high of 28.4°C and a low of 22.8°C, with about 3.3 mm of rain over roughly 1.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Antsiranana in October?
- Antsiranana has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 22 in October.
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