August · Madagascar
Best time to visit Antananarivo in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Antananarivo in August
Average temperature 14°C, 90 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.0/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 90 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Antananarivo scores 7.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 90 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.
August holds up well in Antananarivo — 5th best month
August averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 90 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight.
It scores 7/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? September scores 2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Antananarivo in August?
- In August, Antananarivo averages 14°C, 90 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Antananarivo?
- August earns a 7.0/10 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 August?
- Expect about 90 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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