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Ampanihy District
Ampanihy District
Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar

Ankamena

Ankamena 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.

Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time07:05
24.95° S, 44.10° EElevation 65 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Ankamenaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low28° / 20°
Rain this month18mm
Sea this month25°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Ankamena at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in January

Coolest month17°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

86 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

10 mm of rain

Warmest sea28°C

February

Weather in Ankamena

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Sunny · wind 25 km/h · humidity 69%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct26°20°
Mon26 Oct28°20°
Tue27 Oct28°23°
Wed28 Oct28°22°3.4 mm
Thu29 Oct26°21°23.5 mm
Fri30 Oct25°22°2 mm
Sat31 Oct25°20°3.5 mm
Sun1 Nov25°21°
Mon2 Nov26°19°

When to go to Ankamena

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score414743677990959083767057
High31°31°31°29°27°25°25°26°27°28°30°30°
Low24°24°24°22°20°18°17°17°18°20°22°23°
Rain (mm)867951262515131011182355
Wet days151214764233459
Sea28°28°28°27°25°24°23°23°24°25°26°27°

What's on in Ankamena

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 Ankamena

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Ankamena

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

Places near Ankamena

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ankamena?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ankamena.
What is the hottest month in Ankamena?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Ankamena?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ankamena?
January is the wettest month with about 86 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ankamena?
The sea is warmest in February at about 28°C and coolest in July at about 23°C.