Boeny, Madagascar
Taranta
Taranta is a locality in Boeny, Madagascar, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now31°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time09:23
16.07° S, 45.38° EUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 23°
Rain this month26mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Taranta at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:27 · 18:0012 h 33 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous90% · Moonrise 15:33Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in April
Coolest month21°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
522 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
March
Weather in Taranta
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
31°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 9 km/h · humidity 59%
Today23 Oct32°25°
Sat24 Oct34°26°1.2 mm
Sun25 Oct33°25°12.4 mm
Mon26 Oct32°24°
Tue27 Oct32°24°7 mm
Wed28 Oct30°25°2 mm
Thu29 Oct30°24°2 mm
Fri30 Oct30°25°4 mm
Sat31 Oct31°23°
When to go to Taranta
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 | 39 | 42 | 55 | 70 | 78 | 80 | 79 | 75 | 67 | 50 | 43 |
| High | 29° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 522 | 394 | 174 | 44 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 90 | 234 |
| Wet days | 27 | 25 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 20 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° |
What's on in Taranta
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 Taranta
Towns and villages around Taranta
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Marofia3.7 kmAndavaboay4 kmKitsingaly5.1 kmBekapika6.6 kmAmbodibosy6.6 kmAmbikorano6.6 kmMadiromanga7.4 kmSoalala8 kmSambiravo9.1 kmMangabory9.4 kmMangabe9.4 kmBelemboka9.9 kmAntsakoamileka10 kmAntanandava10 kmBelafiky11 kmAmbia12 kmBaly12 kmBedory13 kmMajerarambo13 kmAntsoa13 kmBemalalao13 kmAmbarininahary14 kmKasany14 kmAndrafiaraiky15 kmBekomanga15 km
Places near Taranta
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Taranta?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Taranta.
What is the hottest month in Taranta?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Taranta?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Taranta?
January is the wettest month with about 522 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Taranta?
The sea is warmest in March at about 30°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.