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Matara

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

Now24°C
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
Population–
Local time18:48
25.53° S, 45.27° EElevation 195 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Mataraweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low27° / 19°
Rain this month38mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep

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

Matara at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in January

Coolest month16°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

130 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

24 mm of rain

Warmest sea27°C

February

Weather in Matara

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Clear · wind 19 km/h · humidity 71%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct30°20°
Tue27 Oct33°19°
Wed28 Oct32°21°
Thu29 Oct23°18°17.1 mm
Fri30 Oct22°17°2.7 mm
Sat31 Oct23°17°1.9 mm
Sun1 Nov23°16°
Mon2 Nov26°18°
Tue3 Nov25°19°

When to go to Matara

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score495352638481828785777466
High29°29°29°27°25°23°23°24°26°27°28°29°
Low23°23°23°21°19°17°16°17°18°19°21°22°
Rain (mm)130121886656354425243858100
Wet days1813181278865768
Sea27°27°26°25°24°23°22°22°23°24°24°26°

What's on in Matara

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 Matara

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Matara

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

Places near Matara

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Matara?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matara.
What is the hottest month in Matara?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Matara?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matara?
January is the wettest month with about 130 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Matara?
The sea is warmest in February at about 27°C and coolest in August at about 22°C.