May · Madagascar
Best time to visit Antananarivo in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Antananarivo in May
Average temperature 15°C, 106 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.5/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 106 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Antananarivo scores 6.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 106 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Highland markets and colonial hillsides feel most pleasant in the cooler dry month of July.
May in Antananarivo: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
May averages 15°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 106 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.5/10 here, 6th 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.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Flexible dates? September scores 2.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Antananarivo in May?
- In May, Antananarivo averages 15°C, 106 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Antananarivo?
- May earns a 6.5/10 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 May?
- Expect about 106 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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