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Ankarata

Ankarata is a locality in Diana, Madagascar, 297 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time22:29
13.72° S, 49.12° EElevation 297 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Ankarataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec37October
October: high / low33° / 19°
Rain this month44mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Ankarata at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in November

Coolest month17°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

378 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

12 mm of rain

Weather in Ankarata

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Clear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 80%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct33°21°
Tue27 Oct33°20°
Wed28 Oct32°20°3.6 mm
Thu29 Oct30°21°21.6 mm
Fri30 Oct29°21°6.1 mm
Sat31 Oct32°20°1.7 mm
Sun1 Nov31°22°4.1 mm
Mon2 Nov30°22°4.9 mm
Tue3 Nov30°21°8 mm

When to go to Ankarata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score373838414350515241373434
High30°30°31°31°31°29°29°30°31°33°33°31°
Low21°21°21°21°20°18°17°17°18°19°21°21°
Rain (mm)37838225390261412181844104292
Wet days282525251814161215131825

What's on in Ankarata

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

Nature around Ankarata

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 Ankarata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ankarata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.4Ambarakaraka 11 km ↙1974 · 41 km

Towns and villages around Ankarata

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

Places near Ankarata

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ankarata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ankarata.
What is the hottest month in Ankarata?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Ankarata?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ankarata?
January is the wettest month with about 378 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.