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Ampanihy District
Ampanihy District
Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar

Akafatsa

Akafatsa is a locality in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time21:20
24.77° S, 44.97° EElevation 186 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Akafatsaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59October
October: high / low32° / 18°
Rain this month30mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Akafatsa at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in November

Coolest month14°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

137 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

9 mm of rain

Weather in Akafatsa

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
25°C

Clear · wind 13 km/h · humidity 57%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct37°18°
Tue27 Oct39°20°
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct25°18°14.4 mm
Fri30 Oct27°15°
Sat31 Oct27°15°
Sun1 Nov31°16°
Mon2 Nov34°15°
Tue3 Nov33°21°

When to go to Akafatsa

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score343937587483898369595448
High33°33°32°31°28°26°26°28°30°32°33°33°
Low22°22°22°20°17°15°14°15°16°18°20°21°
Rain (mm)13711376372210139163054108
Wet days151215855324559

What's on in Akafatsa

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Madagascar seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Akafatsa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Akafatsa

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Akafatsa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Akafatsa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Akafatsa.
What is the hottest month in Akafatsa?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Akafatsa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Akafatsa?
January is the wettest month with about 137 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.