Sofia, Madagascar
Rafialava
Rafialava 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 time18:34
14.25° S, 47.88° EUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low28° / 23°
Rain this month49mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Rafialava at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:18 · 17:4912 h 30 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 16:15Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
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
369 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
7 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
April
Weather in Rafialava
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 8 km/h · humidity 83%
Today23 Oct30°26°1.9 mm
Sat24 Oct29°26°5.8 mm
Sun25 Oct29°25°1.3 mm
Mon26 Oct29°25°1.6 mm
Tue27 Oct29°25°1.7 mm
Wed28 Oct29°24°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct29°25°1 mm
Fri30 Oct29°25°1 mm
Sat31 Oct29°25°0.5 mm
When to go to Rafialava
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 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 49 | 51 | 71 | 78 | 78 | 71 | 53 | 52 | 44 |
| High | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 369 | 357 | 238 | 93 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 22 | 49 | 133 | 242 |
| Wet days | 30 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° |
What's on in Rafialava
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 Rafialava
Earthquakes around Rafialava
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record1within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.4Ambarakaraka 11 km ↙1974 · 124 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rafialava?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rafialava.
What is the hottest month in Rafialava?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Rafialava?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rafialava?
January is the wettest month with about 369 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Rafialava?
The sea is warmest in April at about 30°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.