Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Madagascar with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 22°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Madagascar in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Madagascar with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 22°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 22°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Madagascar will be around 31°C, with nights close to 22°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 193 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 53% per day. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher, others lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Madagascar. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Madagascar in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
193 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
16 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Madagascar?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Madagascar. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Madagascar in January
With 37°C, Madagascar hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 13°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Madagascar
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Madagascar, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Madagascar
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Madagascar, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 16 days of rain in Madagascar.
Daily UV Index in January in Madagascar
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Madagascar, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Madagascar Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Madagascar, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Madagascar Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Madagascar, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Madagascar
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Madagascar. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in January in Madagascar
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Although warm, it was mostly rainy, humid and unpredictable. It imposed restrictions on outdoor activities. Cloudy weather, less sunshine!— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Madagascar by Month
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