March · Madagascar
Best time to visit Antananarivo in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Antananarivo in March
Average temperature 19°C, 377 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
4.7/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 377 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Antananarivo scores 4.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 19°C, 377 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Highland markets and colonial hillsides feel most pleasant in the cooler dry month of July.
March in Antananarivo: expect compromises
March averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
377 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 4.7/10 here, 12th 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 proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? September scores 4.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Antananarivo in March?
- In March, Antananarivo averages 19°C, 377 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.7/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Antananarivo?
- March earns a 4.7/10 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 March?
- Expect about 377 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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