August weather forecast
Madagascar

August in Madagascar continues the trend set by the winter season, featuring cool temperatures and minimal rainfall. The favourable conditions for wildlife viewing and exploration of the country's diverse landscapes persist.

In the eastern and northeastern tropical regions, the average temperatures continue to range from 15°C (59°F) to 20°C (68°F). Rainfall remains low in these areas, with the tropical rainforest and monsoon climate zones receiving only between 50mm (1.97") to 70mm (2.76") of rainfall, similar to the preceding month.

The central subtropical region experiences average temperatures between 10°C (50°F) to 15°C (59°F). The low rainfall levels persist during August, keeping the central high plateaus dry and conducive for various outdoor activities.

The western warm steppe region continues to maintain moderate temperatures, with averages from 20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F). Rainfall remains minimal in this region, preserving its typically arid conditions.

Comparing August to July, the weather in Madagascar shows minimal changes. The temperatures and rainfall remain fairly consistent across the country as the winter season progresses. Looking ahead to September, Madagascar begins to transition into the spring season, and the weather starts to slowly warm up, with a gradual increase in rainfall.

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• Antananarivo - August »
  In Antananarivo, in August, during 1 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. August maintains Antananarivo's typical winter weather with cooler temperatures and minimal rain.
• Toamasina - August »
  In Toamasina in August, the average water temperature is 24.6°C (76.3°F). The months with the highest humidity in Toamasina are March, May, June and August, with an average relative humidity of 85%.
• Antsirabe - August »
  On the first day of August in Antsirabe, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:35. January, April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Antsirabe.
• Fianarantsoa - August »
  On the first day of August in Fianarantsoa, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:32. In Fianarantsoa, in August, during 7.1 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Mahajanga - August »
  April and August, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Mahajanga, Madagascar. The months with the highest UV index in Mahajanga are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Toliara - August »
  In Toliara, during August, the rain falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. Toliara's average high-temperature marks a still moderately hot 26.8°C (80.2°F) with the advent of August, closely mirroring that of the preceding month.
• Ambovombe - August »
  In Ambovombe during August, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation. On the first day of August in Ambovombe sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:30.
• Amparafaravola - August »
  Amparafaravola's weather in August witnesses a further dip in rainfall, aggregating only 63mm (2.48") over about 20 days, thereby sealing its place as one of the driest months of the year. In Amparafaravola, Madagascar, during August, the rain falls for 20 days and regularly aggregates up to 63mm (2.48") of precipitation.
• Vavatenina - August »
  On the first day of August in Vavatenina, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:29. As Vavatenina transitions into August, the average high-temperature stands at a moderately hot 23°C (73.4°F), offering little variation from the preceding month.
• Morondava - August »
  Months with rainfall in Morondava, Madagascar, are January through June, August through December. In August, the average sea temperature in Morondava, Madagascar, is 25°C (77°F).
• Ambanja - August »
  On the first day of August in Ambanja, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:38. Ambanja records the coldest temperatures in August, averaging a high of 25.8°C (78.4°F) and a low of 22.3°C (72.1°F).