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Antananarivo in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Antananarivo in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Antananarivo in April 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Antananarivo in April? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +24°C and about 1 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 12 rainy days and 35 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+24°C
Avg. max. temperature
+10°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
35 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Antananarivo has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Antananarivo in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Antananarivo for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in April is +25°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +28°C during the day and a minimum of +12°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +26°C to +24°C.

Is Antananarivo warm or cold in April?

Antananarivo is typically warm in April.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +26°C to +24°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +17°C to +16°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Antananarivo:

Climate in Antananarivo in April

Antananarivo weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+26°C+24°C+22°C
Min. temperature
+13°C+10°C+6°C
Max. temperature
+31°C+29°C+28°C
Rainfall
145 mm35 mm11 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
81%80%79%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1016 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
012
Cloudy days
51220
Rainy days
15128
Snowy days
000

April often has better weather than March. It’s getting colder in April. From +26°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +24°C. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 145 mm to 35 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 0 to 1.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Antananarivo in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Antananarivo is gradually decreasing during April, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Antananarivo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 47%, leading to total precipitation of around 58 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Antananarivo wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 284 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 20% chance of precipitation and 4 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Antananarivo?

This is the weather in Antananarivo in April 2023:
1 April
☁️
+26°C
2 April
🌧️
+25°C
3 April
🌧️
+26°C
4 April
🌧️
+26°C
5 April
🌧️
+25°C
6 April
🌧️
+24°C
7 April
☁️
+25°C
8 April
☁️
+24°C
9 April
☁️
+24°C
10 April
☁️
+25°C
11 April
☁️
+27°C
12 April
☁️
+27°C
13 April
☁️
+26°C
14 April
☁️
+26°C
15 April
☁️
+24°C
16 April
☁️
+25°C
17 April
☁️
+24°C
18 April
☁️
+24°C
19 April
☁️
+25°C
20 April
☁️
+24°C
21 April
☁️
+28°C
22 April
☁️
+26°C
23 April
☁️
+26°C
24 April
☁️
+27°C
25 April
☀️
+27°C
26 April
☁️
+27°C
27 April
☁️
+24°C
28 April
☀️
+23°C
29 April
☀️
+24°C
30 April
☀️
+24°C
In April 2023 Antananarivo had 4 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +25°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +23°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Antananarivo climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Antananarivo in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+22°C) and the highest in 2019 (+25°C). The driest year was 2006 with only 560 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2015 with 1625 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Antananarivo in April:

Is April a good time to visit Antananarivo?

April is a really good time to go to Antananarivo. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Antananarivo.

Can you sunbathe in Antananarivo in April?

April is warm in Antananarivo. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Antananarivo rainy in April?

Antananarivo is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Antananarivo in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Antananarivo in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Antananarivo

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Antananarivo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.