March weather forecast
Madagascar

March signifies the beginning of the autumn season in Madagascar and brings about a gradual shift in weather conditions across the country. During this month, the overall temperatures begin to slightly cool down, and rainfall continues to decrease compared to the wetter summer months of January and February.

In the eastern and northeastern tropical regions, the average temperatures range from 23°C (73.4°F) to 28°C (82.4°F). Although these regions continue to receive substantial rainfall, there is a noticeable reduction in precipitation levels compared to the peak summer months. The tropical rainforest and monsoon areas can expect to receive between 150mm (5.91") and 250mm (9.84") of rainfall during March.

The central subtropical region sees average temperatures of between 18°C (64.4°F) and 23°C (73.4°F). The rainfall in this area continues to decrease in March, making travel through the high plateaus more manageable compared to the wetter months.

Over in the western warm steppe region, temperatures remain high, averaging between 28°C (82.4°F) to 33°C (91.4°F). The rainfall in this area, although still lower than the rest of the country, continues its relative increase, offering a brief respite from the usual arid conditions.

Comparing March to the preceding month, February, the transition from summer to autumn becomes evident with cooling temperatures and reducing rainfall. As the country moves into April, these trends continue, with further decreases in rainfall and a steady decline in temperatures across the regions.

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• Antananarivo - March »
  February and March, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Antananarivo, Madagascar. In Antananarivo during March, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 204mm (8.03") of precipitation.
• Toamasina - March »
  The month with the most rainfall in Toamasina is March, when the rain falls for 21 days and typically aggregates up to 478mm (18.82") of precipitation. The onset of March in Toamasina brings an average high-temperature of a warm 29.5°C (85.1°F), nearly matching the February temperature.
• Antsirabe - March »
  February, March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Antsirabe, Madagascar. The months with the highest UV index in Antsirabe are February, March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
• Fianarantsoa - March »
  The most humid month in Fianarantsoa is March, with an average relative humidity of 89%. On the last day of March, in Fianarantsoa sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:53 EAT.
• Mahajanga - March »
  In March, the average heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 39°C (102.2°F). In Mahajanga in March, during 24.5 rainfall days, 132mm (5.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Toliara - March »
  The months with the highest humidity in Toliara are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 70%. The months with the highest humidity in Toliara are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 70%.
• Ambovombe - March »
  March is the most humid month in Ambovombe with an average relative humidity of 74%. On the last day of March, in Ambovombe sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 17:55 EAT.
• Amparafaravola - March »
  In March, the climatological conditions in Amparafaravola experience a minor flux, with the temperature dropping to a low of 24.6°C (76.3°F) and rainfall increasing to 196mm (7.72") over the span of about 25.2 days. The months with the highest humidity in Amparafaravola are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 81%.
• Vavatenina - March »
  The months with the highest humidity in Vavatenina are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 81%. January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Vavatenina, Madagascar.
• Morondava - March »
  An average nighttime temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F) is observed in Morondava during March. In Morondava, the average seawater temperature in March is 29°C (84.2°F).
• Ambanja - March »
  Overall, the weather during March in Ambanja offers a comfortable balance between heat and humidity. The months with the highest humidity in Ambanja are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 78%.