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Ankazobe District
Ankazobe District
Analamanga, Madagascar

Mahafaly

Mahafaly is a locality in Analamanga, Madagascar, 1,128 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now19°C
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Population–
Local time03:15
18.47° S, 46.98° EElevation 1,128 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Mahafalyweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low27° / 14°
Rain this month78mm
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep

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

Mahafaly at a glance

Best time to visitJun · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in November

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

371 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

3 mm of rain

Weather in Mahafaly

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Clear · wind 4 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct29°18°4.8 mm
Mon26 Oct30°18°
Tue27 Oct30°17°
Wed28 Oct30°17°1 mm
Thu29 Oct29°16°1 mm
Fri30 Oct26°17°6.9 mm
Sat31 Oct29°17°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov29°16°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov30°18°2.5 mm

When to go to Mahafaly

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545559667882808590705754
High26°26°26°25°24°22°21°23°25°27°27°27°
Low18°18°17°16°14°11°10°11°12°14°16°17°
Rain (mm)37132322759203541078163309
Wet days272425179886491823

What's on in Mahafaly

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 Mahafaly

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mahafaly

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Mahafaly

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

Places near Mahafaly

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mahafaly?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mahafaly.
What is the hottest month in Mahafaly?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Mahafaly?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mahafaly?
January is the wettest month with about 371 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.