Ambatofinandrahana in Spring
In spring (September, October and November), Ambatofinandrahana sees average daytime highs around 26°C and overnight lows near 13°C, with 187 mm of rain over about 22 wet days across the season. It is the warmest season of the year and the 3rd-wettest season.
Over the season highs climb from about 23°C in early September to 26°C by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 49% of the time across spring, and the air most often feels dry.
Spring is Ambatofinandrahana's 2nd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Ambatofinandrahana's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 26°C
- warmest season of the year
- Avg overnight low
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 187 mm
- 22 wet days
- Avg wind
- 8 km/h
- Travel score
- 7.5
- 2nd-best season
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in Ambatofinandrahana in Spring
Over the season highs climb from about 23°C in early September to 26°C by late November.
A typical spring day in Ambatofinandrahana reaches about 26°C and drops to 13°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is November, the coolest September.
Ambatofinandrahana weather by month
How the three spring months (September, October and November) 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 Spring
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 49% of the time across spring.
Chance of precipitation in Spring
Ambatofinandrahana gets around 187 mm of rain over 22 wet days across spring. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Spring
Most of spring feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Spring
Winds average 8 km/h across spring.
Sunrise & sunset in Spring
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min in early September to 13 h 06 min by late November. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Spring
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across spring, about 6.7 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Ambatofinandrahana
None of Ambatofinandrahana's seasonal hazards peak in spring. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do.
Ambatofinandrahana's monsoon runs December–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is spring a good time to visit Ambatofinandrahana?
Our two travel scores rate spring for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
spring 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 Spring
From spring's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In spring, Ambatofinandrahana sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 13°C. Pack rain gear and sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 22 days see rain.
UV index in Ambatofinandrahana in Spring
Clear-sky midday UV across spring averages around 12 (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 Spring
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where spring 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.