Sofia, Madagascar
Ankerana
Ankerana is a locality in Sofia, Madagascar. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now36°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time11:03
15.48° S, 47.42° EElevation 12 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low35° / 23°
Rain this month25mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ankerana at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:16 · 17:5312 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous93% · Moonrise 20:25Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month35°C
Average high in October
Coolest month24°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthJanuary
405 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
0 mm of rain
Weather in Ankerana
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
36°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 6 km/h · humidity 32%
Today28 Oct36°25°0.7 mm
Thu29 Oct34°23°3.9 mm
Fri30 Oct33°23°2.9 mm
Sat31 Oct34°23°3 mm
Sun1 Nov35°23°
Mon2 Nov37°23°
Tue3 Nov39°23°
Wed4 Nov39°26°
Thu5 Nov38°26°0.7 mm
Fri6 Nov39°26°
When to go to Ankerana
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 62 | 69 | 72 | 70 | 60 | 46 | 27 | 29 |
| High | 31° | 31° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 33° | 35° | 35° | 33° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 405 | 376 | 208 | 55 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 109 | 254 |
| Wet days | 28 | 25 | 25 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 23 |
What's on in Ankerana
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 Ankerana
Towns and villages around Ankerana
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Tsiningia3.6 kmAmbodidimaka3.6 kmAmbodibonara4.1 kmAndrafialatsaka4.1 kmFenoarivo5.4 kmAmbodimahabibo5.7 kmMorafeno5.7 kmAndio5.7 kmAmpitilimaiki5.8 kmManakana6.5 kmAmbohibary6.5 kmAmbarimanjevo7.4 kmAntanambo7.4 kmBejabora8 kmAndovokobe8.9 kmAtangena11 kmAndranomena11 kmAmpitilimaika12 kmAnjiabe12 kmMarolopatra13 kmAmbodimanga13 kmMarovitsika13 kmAndampy13 kmMadiromisikina13 kmAmberoverobe13 kmMahiadokotra13 kmAndrafiabe14 kmAndongoza15 km
Places near Ankerana
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ankerana?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ankerana.
What is the hottest month in Ankerana?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Ankerana?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ankerana?
January is the wettest month with about 405 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.