Mahajanga in January
6.0out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C. Very wet: about 28 rainy days.
29°CAvg high
25°CAvg low
28Rainy days (434 mm)
12:50 hDaylight
05:39Sunrise · 18:29 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C
- Very wet: about 28 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.5 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 25°C | 434 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.0 |
| February | 30°C | 25°C | 313 mm | 24 | – | – | 5.9 |
| March | 31°C | 25°C | 195 mm | 21 | – | – | 5.6 |
| April | 32°C | 25°C | 42 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.3 |
| May | 31°C | 24°C | 6 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.4 |
| June | 30°C | 22°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.9 |
| July | 29°C | 21°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.0 |
| August | 30°C | 21°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.9 |
| September | 30°C | 22°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.6 |
| October | 31°C | 24°C | 17 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.9 |
| November | 31°C | 25°C | 81 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.6 |
| December | 30°C | 25°C | 205 mm | 24 | – | – | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Mahajanga in January?
Daytime highs average 29°C and nights about 25°C.
When is the best time to visit Mahajanga?
The best months are July, June, August, September.