worldweather26°Cwarmer than usual
usually 23°C–25°C
warmer than 83% of similar days
night: warmer than usual
rain: less rain than usual
wind: exceptionally light
Weather in Madagascar - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast
Right now temperatures across Madagascar range from 23° to 33°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.
Country values are the median of forecasts from 8 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.
Weather in Madagascar's cities today
☀️Ambilobe
33°💧 0.2 mm
☀️Mahajanga
29°💧 0.5 mm
🌤️Antsiranana
28°💧 0.1 mm
☀️Fortdauphin
26°💧 0.5 mm
☀️Mahanoro
25°💧 0.3 mm
🌧️Toamasina
24°💧 0.1 mm
☀️Antananarivo
23°💧 0.1 mm
☀️Antsirabe
23°no rain
Weather map - today's temperatures
Next days in Madagascar
today☀️
26°💧 0.2 mm
Sun🌧️
26°💧 0.2 mm
Mon🌤️
25°💧 0.5 mm
Tue🌧️
23°💧 1.2 mm
Wed🌧️
22°💧 2.8 mm
Thu🌧️
24°💧 0.6 mm
Fri🌧️
25°💧 0.9 mm
Sat🌧️
27°💧 0.5 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Sunday 6 Sept in Madagascar, the forecast high is 26°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 23°C to 25°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 92% of similar days.
26°Cexceptionally warm
usually 23°C–25°C
warmer than 92% of similar days
night: warmer than usual
rain: typical rainfall
wind: lighter than usual
25°Cnear normal
usually 23°C–26°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: lighter than usual
23°Ccooler than usual
usually 23°C–26°C
cooler than 86% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: typical
22°Cexceptionally cool
usually 23°C–26°C
cooler than 92% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: typical
24°Cnear normal
usually 23°C–26°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: lighter than usual
25°Cnear normal
usually 23°C–26°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: exceptionally light
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 24°C by day. The coolest year was 1994 (22°C) and the warmest was 2008 (26°C). The current forecast averages 24°C - close to the historical median.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
Weather warnings - Madagascar
Dangerous sea conditions3 bulletins · in effect until Thursday · in effect now
Areas incl.: center-west coasts of Madagascar.
High waves, strong currents or storms. Take care on the coast and when swimming.
Strong wind1 bulletin · in effect until Tuesday · in effect now
Areas incl.: south-western coasts of Madagascar.
Wind gusts can break branches and make driving harder. Watch for falling objects and stay away from trees.
Source: national weather service via the WMO Severe Weather Information Centre, as of 2026-09-05 11:08:09 UTC. 4 active bulletins in total. See alerts worldwide →
14-day forecast - Madagascar
Madagascar 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
26°
around 21° at night · days with rain: 5
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
29°
around 19° at night · rain chance 7%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
30°
around 20° at night · rain chance 13%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Madagascar: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 26° by day and 21° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 29° in September, and about 30° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Today vs the next days - Madagascar cities
| City | Today | +3 days | +7 days | Rain today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Ambilobe | 33℃ | 35℃ | 35℃ | 0.2 mm |
| ☀️ Mahajanga | 29℃ | 31℃ | 31℃ | 0.5 mm |
| 🌤️ Antsiranana | 28℃ | 29℃ | 29℃ | 0.1 mm |
| ☀️ Fortdauphin | 26℃ | 20℃ | 27℃ | 0.5 mm |
| ☀️ Mahanoro | 25℃ | 22℃ | 25℃ | 0.3 mm |
| 🌧️ Toamasina | 24℃ | 24℃ | 24℃ | 0.1 mm |
| ☀️ Antananarivo | 23℃ | 22℃ | 27℃ | 0.1 mm |
| ☀️ Antsirabe | 23℃ | 14℃ | 24℃ | - |
Day-by-day forecast for Madagascar
Saturday5 September 2026
☀️26°clear sky
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️26°light rain
Monday7 September 2026
🌤️25°a few clouds
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️23°moderate rain
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️22°moderate rain
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️24°light rain
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️25°light rain
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
Sunday13 September 2026
☀️26°clear sky
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️26°light rain
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️26°light rain
Wednesday16 September 2026
☀️27°clear sky
Thursday17 September 2026
☀️27°clear sky
Friday18 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Sunday20 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
Sea temperature - Madagascar
| Beach | Water today | Water week avg | Waves | How's the water? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambilobe | 28℃ | 28℃ | - | very warm |
| Mahajanga | 27℃ | 28℃ | 0.2 m | very warm |
| Antsiranana | 26℃ | 26℃ | 1.1 m | warm |
| Toamasina | 26℃ | 26℃ | 1.5 m | warm |
| Mahanoro | 26℃ | 26℃ | 1.3 m | warm |
| Fortdauphin | 23℃ | 23℃ | 1.4 m | pleasant |
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Air quality and smog in Madagascar
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toamasina | 6.2 | 9.9 | very good |
| Mahajanga | 4.8 | 7.9 | very good |
| Fianarantsoa | 4.8 | 5.4 | very good |
| Toliara | 4.2 | 4.8 | very good |
| Antsirabe | 3.5 | 4.3 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 04:00).
Madagascar weather through the year
Madagascar weather month by month - when is the best time to go?
Weather in other countries in Africa
Public holidays in Madagascar - when are the long weekends?
Next long weekend in Madagascar: Christmas Day (25 December, Friday) - Friday–Sunday (3 days off).
2026
1 NovemberSunday
All Saints' Day
falls on a weekend25 DecemberFriday
Christmas Day
long weekend2027
1 JanuaryFriday
New Year's Day
long weekend29 MarchMonday
Martyrs' Day / Easter Monday
long weekend1 MaySaturday
Labour Day
falls on a weekend6 MayThursday
Ascension Day
long weekend + bridge day17 MayMonday
Whit Monday
long weekend26 JuneSaturday
Independence Day
falls on a weekend15 AugustSunday
Assumption Day
falls on a weekend1 NovemberMonday
All Saints' Day
long weekend25 DecemberSaturday
Christmas Day
falls on a weekendPublic holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave. Lunar holiday dates marked as tentative may shift by one day after the official announcement.
Calendar sources
FAQ - Madagascar weather
What is the weather like in Madagascar today?
Today it is about 26° during the day and 20° at night, clear sky.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Madagascar?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.