October weather forecast
Madagascar

October in Madagascar marks a further progression into the spring season. During this month, temperatures continue to rise, and rainfall increases across the country, signalling the transition towards the wetter months of the year.

In the eastern and northeastern tropical regions, the average temperatures range from 20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F). Rainfall in these regions continues to increase, with the tropical rainforest and monsoon climate zones receiving between 100mm (3.94") to 150mm (5.91") of rainfall, contributing to a rise in humidity levels.

The central subtropical region experiences an increase in temperatures, with averages between 15°C (59°F) and 20°C (68°F). Rainfall also continues to increase during October, although the precipitation levels remain manageable for travel and exploration.

The western warm steppe region maintains relatively warm temperatures during October, with averages from 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F). Rainfall begins to increase slightly in this region, though it remains the driest part of the country.

Comparing October to September, there is a clear continuation of the warming trend and an increase in rainfall across Madagascar. As the country heads into November, these trends persist, leading the country closer to the onset of the hot, rainy summer season.

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• Antananarivo - October »
  The least humid month in Antananarivo is October, with an average relative humidity of 67%. On the first day of October in Antananarivo sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 17:47.
• Toamasina - October »
  The least humid month in Toamasina is October, with an average relative humidity of 82%. In Toamasina, Madagascar, in October, during 13 rainfall days, 133mm (5.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Antsirabe - October »
  On the last day of October, in Antsirabe, Madagascar, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 18:00 EAT. In Antsirabe, in October, during 19.2 rainfall days, 63mm (2.48") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Fianarantsoa - October »
  In Fianarantsoa, in October, during 18.3 rainfall days, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of October in Fianarantsoa, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 17:50.
• Mahajanga - October »
  In October, Mahajanga sees a return of moisture, with rainfall levels at 20mm (0.79"), a significant rise from the dry spell of past months. On the first day of October in Mahajanga, Madagascar, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 17:51.
• Toliara - October »
  As October sets in Toliara, a distinct increase in temperature marks the transition towards the hot season. In Toliara, during October, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.
• Ambovombe - October »
  On the first day of October in Ambovombe sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of October, in Ambovombe, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 18:10 EAT.
• Amparafaravola - October »
  October presents a tangible shift in Amparafaravola's weather trend with a rainfall measure of about 59mm (2.32") across 16.4 days, indicating the onset of the wet season. In Amparafaravola during October, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.
• Vavatenina - October »
  In Vavatenina in October, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 59mm (2.32") of accumulated precipitation. In Vavatenina, in October, during 16.4 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Morondava - October »
  In Morondava the average seawater temperature in October is 26°C (78.8°F). In Morondava during October, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.
• Ambanja - October »
  On the first day of October in Ambanja sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 17:42. The months with the highest UV index in Ambanja, Madagascar, are February through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.