April · Madagascar
Best time to visit Antananarivo in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Antananarivo in April
Average temperature 18°C, 165 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
5.4/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 165 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
April in Antananarivo scores 5.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 165 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Highland markets and colonial hillsides feel most pleasant in the cooler dry month of July.
April in Antananarivo — middling scores, decent value
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
165 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 5.4/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Antananarivo — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Antananarivo in April?
- In April, Antananarivo averages 18°C, 165 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.4/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Antananarivo?
- April earns a 5.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Antananarivo in April?
- Expect about 165 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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