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Sofia, Madagascar

Ankatafa

Ankatafa is a locality in Sofia, Madagascar, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time11:41
14.27° S, 47.87° EElevation 47 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Ankatafaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low28° / 23°
Rain this month50mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Ankatafa at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in April

Coolest month21°C

Average low in August

Wettest monthJanuary

388 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

7 mm of rain

Warmest sea30°C

April

Weather in Ankatafa

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Sunny · wind 19 km/h · humidity 80%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct29°26°2 mm
Thu29 Oct29°23°2.3 mm
Fri30 Oct29°24°5.3 mm
Sat31 Oct29°25°2.4 mm
Sun1 Nov29°25°0.7 mm
Mon2 Nov29°26°0.9 mm
Tue3 Nov29°27°
Wed4 Nov29°25°2.7 mm
Thu5 Nov29°26°0.9 mm
Fri6 Nov29°26°1.2 mm

When to go to Ankatafa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score404043495272787971545245
High29°28°29°29°29°28°28°27°28°28°29°29°
Low25°25°25°25°23°22°21°21°22°23°24°24°
Rain (mm)388377248952377162250137250
Wet days30272823147557142229
Sea29°29°29°30°29°28°26°26°26°27°28°29°

What's on in Ankatafa

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

Nature around Ankatafa

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 Ankatafa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ankatafa

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

Earthquakes

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 2 km

Fossils in Madagascar
Cretaceous · 1
Ammonites · 2Douvilleiceras, Puzosia

Towns and villages around Ankatafa

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

Places near Ankatafa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ankatafa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ankatafa.
What is the hottest month in Ankatafa?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Ankatafa?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ankatafa?
January is the wettest month with about 388 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ankatafa?
The sea is warmest in April at about 30°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.