January weather forecast
Ifaty, Madagascar

Ifaty, Madagascar greets the year with warm temperatures that rank among the highest in the year. It registers a range of temperatures from 23°C (73.4°F) to 32°C (89.6°F). Rainfall is quite significant this month with a considerable number of rainy days, marking its peak period in the wet season. This, however, does not seem to discourage the sun as daylight stretches for just over half the day and offers ample sunshine. When compared to the following month, January's weather patterns exhibit only minor variations.

Temperature

Ifaty sees the highest average temperatures during the months of January through March, peaking at 32°C (89.6°F).

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 6 days and accumulates 108mm (4.25") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Ifaty, the average seawater temperature in January is 28°C (82.4°F).
Note: Water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are regarded as highly pleasant, making all water activities enjoyable without any discomfort over long durations.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:53 EAT.

Sunshine

In Ifaty, the average sunshine in January is 10h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 12 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Enforce every key safety measure. Those with light skin might get burns in a matter of minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. A broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30+ should be used liberally and reapplied every two hours or post an outdoor workout or swim. Be wary! Reflections from sand and water make UV radiation more intense.