Ambatofinandrahana in Fall
In fall (March, April and May), Ambatofinandrahana sees average daytime highs around 24°C and overnight lows near 14°C, with 206 mm of rain over about 27 wet days across the season. It is the 3rd-warmest season and the 2nd-wettest season.
Over the season highs ease from about 26°C in early March to 22°C by late May. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 40% of the time across fall, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Fall is Ambatofinandrahana's 3rd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Ambatofinandrahana's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 24°C
- 3rd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 206 mm
- 27 wet days
- Avg wind
- 7 km/h
- Travel score
- 7.2
- 3rd-best season
- Months
- Mar · Apr · May
Temperature in Ambatofinandrahana in Fall
Over the season highs ease from about 26°C in early March to 22°C by late May.
A typical fall day in Ambatofinandrahana reaches about 24°C and drops to 14°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is March, the coolest May.
Ambatofinandrahana weather by month
How the three fall months (March, April and May) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 17° | 289 | 22.4 | 13.1 | 4.7 |
| Feb | 26° / 17° | 216 | 18.8 | 12.7 | 4.9 |
| Mar | 26° / 16° | 146 | 15.8 | 12.1 | 5.8 |
| Apr | 25° / 14° | 45 | 7.6 | 11.5 | 7.5 |
| May | 23° / 12° | 14 | 3.1 | 11 | 8.2 |
| Jun | 21° / 10° | 4 | 1 | 10.8 | 8.3 |
| Jul | 20° / 9° | 5 | 1 | 10.9 | 8.2 |
| Aug | 22° / 9° | 3 | 0.9 | 11.3 | 8.7 |
| Sep | 25° / 11° | 7 | 1.4 | 11.9 | 8.8 |
| Oct | 26° / 13° | 54 | 7.2 | 12.5 | 7.5 |
| Nov | 27° / 15° | 127 | 13.5 | 13 | 6.1 |
| Dec | 26° / 16° | 239 | 20.6 | 13.2 | 5.0 |
Cloud cover in Fall
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 40% of the time across fall.
Chance of precipitation in Fall
Ambatofinandrahana gets around 206 mm of rain over 27 wet days across fall. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Fall
Most of fall feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Fall
Winds average 7 km/h across fall.
Sunrise & sunset in Fall
Daylight runs from about 12 h 24 min in early March to 10 h 54 min by late May. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Fall
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across fall, about 5.1 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Ambatofinandrahana
In fall, Ambatofinandrahana overlaps its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ambatofinandrahana's monsoon runs December–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is fall a good time to visit Ambatofinandrahana?
Our two travel scores rate fall for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
fall is one of the better times to visit Ambatofinandrahana for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ambatofinandrahana in Fall
From fall's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In fall, Ambatofinandrahana sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 14°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 27 days see rain.
UV index in Ambatofinandrahana in Fall
Clear-sky midday UV across fall averages around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ambatofinandrahana peaks around February 12 at about 17 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 17 at about 7 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 16 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 17 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | High |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 15 | Extreme |
Air quality in Ambatofinandrahana in Fall
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where fall falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ambatofinandrahana is worst in May — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.4× the cleanest month (January, 4 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 4 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 10 | 5 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Good |
| Feb | 6 | Good |
| Mar | 7 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 18 | Moderate |
| Jun | 18 | Moderate |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 18 | Moderate |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 5 | Good |
Where is Ambatofinandrahana?
Ambatofinandrahana sits at 20.6°S, 46.8°E, 1,402 m above sea level, in Madagascar. The nearest listed city is Ambositra, 46 km away.
Topography around Ambatofinandrahana
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ambatofinandrahana.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ambatofinandrahana has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 247 m around an average of 1,410 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 835 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,661 m.
The land around Ambatofinandrahana is covered by grassland (59%) and cropland (39%) within 3 km, grassland (84%) within 16 km, and grassland (82%) within 80 km.
Madagascar travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 31% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $599
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 22%
- of population, 2024
- Road deaths
- 29.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 457
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Ambatofinandrahana (-20.5528°, 46.8036°, elevation 1,402 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.