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Antananarivo in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Antananarivo in January 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Antananarivo in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +26°C and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 20 rainy days with an average precipitation of 284 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+12°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
284 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Antananarivo has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Antananarivo in January

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

The temperature in January is +25°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +29°C during the day and a minimum of +15°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +27°C.

Is Antananarivo warm or cold in January?

Antananarivo is typically warm in January.

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

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

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

Climate in Antananarivo in January

Antananarivo weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+26°C+26°C+26°C
Min. temperature
+12°C+12°C+14°C
Max. temperature
+32°C+32°C+31°C
Rainfall
180 mm284 mm240 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
77%81%82%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
633
Rainy days
152018
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +26°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 180 mm to 284 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Antananarivo is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Antananarivo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 77%, leading to total precipitation of around 367 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 59 mm, which is considered heavy rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
January is one of the rainiest months in Antananarivo, here is a comparison with other months, 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 January in Antananarivo?

This is the weather in Antananarivo in January 2023:
1 January
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+27°C
2 January
🌧️
+26°C
3 January
☁️
+27°C
4 January
☁️
+26°C
5 January
☁️
+27°C
6 January
☁️
+26°C
7 January
☁️
+27°C
8 January
☁️
+27°C
9 January
☁️
+28°C
10 January
☁️
+27°C
11 January
🌧️
+28°C
12 January
🌧️
+24°C
13 January
🌧️
+25°C
14 January
🌧️
+23°C
15 January
☁️
+23°C
16 January
☁️
+25°C
17 January
☁️
+24°C
18 January
☁️
+25°C
19 January
🌧️
+21°C
20 January
🌧️
+21°C
21 January
🌧️
+20°C
22 January
🌧️
+20°C
23 January
🌧️
+22°C
24 January
🌧️
+24°C
25 January
🌧️
+23°C
26 January
🌧️
+21°C
27 January
🌧️
+23°C
28 January
☁️
+28°C
29 January
☁️
+27°C
30 January
🌧️
+29°C
31 January
🌧️
+27°C
In January 2023 Antananarivo had 0 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +25°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +20°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 45%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

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

The climate in Antananarivo in January 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 January:

Is January a good time to visit Antananarivo?

It’s always a good time to visit Antananarivo, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Antananarivo in January?

January 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 January?

Antananarivo is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Antananarivo in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Antananarivo in January, 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.