April weather forecast
Madagascar

April brings a more pronounced transition into the autumn season in Madagascar, characterised by further reductions in rainfall and declining temperatures. This month is the beginning of the dry season for most parts of the country, resulting in more predictable and manageable travel conditions.

In the eastern and northeastern tropical regions, average temperatures range from 20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F), continuing the cooling trend. Rainfall also continues to decrease in these areas, with the tropical rainforest and monsoon climate zones expecting to receive between 100mm (3.94") to 200mm (7.87") of rainfall. While it remains relatively humid, the rain eases, making this region more accessible compared to the wetter months.

The central subtropical region experiences average temperatures between 16°C (60.8°F) to 20°C (68°F). Rainfall continues to decrease during April, creating more favourable conditions for outdoor activities and exploration of the country's central high plateaus.

The western warm steppe region maintains relatively high temperatures during April, with averages from 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F). This region continues to see minimal rainfall, reverting towards its usual arid conditions after the brief increase in the preceding months.

Comparing April to March, the weather continues its transition towards drier conditions and cooler temperatures. As Madagascar moves into May, this trend generally remains consistent, signalling the country's steady progression into its dry winter season.

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• Antananarivo - April »
  On the first day of April sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:51. In Antananarivo, in April, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 65mm (2.56") of accumulated precipitation.
• Toamasina - April »
  On the last day of April, in Toamasina sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:23 EAT. In Toamasina the average seawater temperature in April is 28.4°C (83.1°F).
• Antsirabe - April »
  In Antsirabe during April, the rain falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation. January, April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Antsirabe, Madagascar.
• Fianarantsoa - April »
  In Fianarantsoa, Madagascar, in April, during 21.2 rainfall days, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of April in Fianarantsoa sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:52.
• Mahajanga - April »
  April and August, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Mahajanga, Madagascar. The months with the least sunshine in Mahajanga are April and August, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine.
• Toliara - April »
  On the first day of April in Toliara sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:05. In Toliara, in April, the average water temperature is 27.3°C (81.1°F).
• Ambovombe - April »
  On the first day of April in Ambovombe sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:54. In Ambovombe in April, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation.
• Amparafaravola - April »
  In Amparafaravola during April, the rain falls for 23.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 126mm (4.96") of precipitation. In Amparafaravola, in April, during 23.3 rainfall days, 126mm (4.96") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Vavatenina - April »
  March and April, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months in Vavatenina, Madagascar. In April, Vavatenina, Madagascar witnesses a noticeably cooler climate with the temperature high and low dipping to 27.1°C (80.8°F) and 23.8°C (74.8°F) respectively.
• Morondava - April »
  In Morondava, Madagascar, in April, the average water temperature is 29°C (84.2°F). In Morondava, Madagascar, in April, during 8.3 rainfall days, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Ambanja - April »
  On the first day of April in Ambanja, Madagascar, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:49. How many hours of sunshine does Ambanja have in April?