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Toliara II District
Toliara II District
Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar

Ampototse

Ampototse is a locality in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar, close to the sea. 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 time22:23
22.95° S, 43.58° EElevation 37 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Ampototseweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low31° / 20°
Rain this month13mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Ampototse at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in November

Coolest month17°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

160 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

4 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

February

Monuments nearby1+

within 130 km

Weather in Ampototse

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Clear · wind 28 km/h · humidity 51%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct28°19°
Sat31 Oct27°19°
Sun1 Nov29°20°
Mon2 Nov29°21°
Tue3 Nov31°21°
Wed4 Nov31°22°
Thu5 Nov32°23°
Fri6 Nov32°22°
Sat7 Nov33°24°

When to go to Ampototse

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score414145708086928681746351
High31°31°31°30°29°27°27°28°29°31°32°31°
Low24°24°24°22°20°18°17°18°19°20°22°24°
Rain (mm)1601186020117649133298
Wet days1917123221101410
Sea29°29°29°28°26°25°24°24°25°26°27°28°

What's on in Ampototse

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

Monuments and museums in Ampototse

All monuments

Nature around Ampototse

Nature in Madagascar

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Ampototse

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ampototse

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.3Anakao 9 km ↖2013 · 74 km

Towns and villages around Ampototse

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

Places near Ampototse

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ampototse?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ampototse.
What is the hottest month in Ampototse?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Ampototse?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ampototse?
January is the wettest month with about 160 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ampototse?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in July at about 24°C.