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Diana, Madagascar

Ankatafa

Ankatafa is a locality in Diana, Madagascar, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .

Now24°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time04:38
13.63° S, 48.37° EElevation 9 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Ankatafaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59October
October: high / low29° / 23°
Rain this month88mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Ankatafa at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in March

Coolest month21°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

457 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

29 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
24°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 95%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct30°25°2.9 mm
Thu29 Oct29°25°
Fri30 Oct28°24°2.4 mm
Sat31 Oct29°24°
Sun1 Nov30°24°
Mon2 Nov30°26°1.1 mm
Tue3 Nov30°26°0.9 mm
Wed4 Nov28°26°2.1 mm
Thu5 Nov29°25°1.9 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
Score383840485269737870594841
High29°29°30°30°29°28°28°28°28°29°30°30°
Low24°24°24°24°23°22°21°21°22°23°23°24°
Rain (mm)457408334166513729375988199408
Wet days29262623138747101927
Sea29°29°30°30°29°28°27°27°27°28°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

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.4Ambarakaraka 11 km ↙1974 · 46 km

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, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ankatafa.
What is the hottest month in Ankatafa?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Ankatafa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ankatafa?
January is the wettest month with about 457 mm of precipitation on 29 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 27°C.