Farafangana weather in December
In December, Farafangana sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 160 mm of rain across 20.5 wet days and about 13.4 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 20% of the time in December, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 18 min at the start of December to 13 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Farafangana's 10th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Farafangana's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 160 mm
- 20.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 24 min
- 5:03 AM – 6:27 PM
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.11 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.0
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical December day in Farafangana reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 1°C warmer than November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 23 |
| 2 | 29 | 23 |
| 3 | 29 | 23 |
| 4 | 29 | 23 |
| 5 | 29 | 23 |
| 6 | 29 | 23 |
| 7 | 29 | 23 |
| 8 | 29 | 23 |
| 9 | 29 | 23 |
| 10 | 29 | 23 |
| 11 | 29 | 24 |
| 12 | 29 | 24 |
| 13 | 29 | 24 |
| 14 | 29 | 24 |
| 15 | 30 | 24 |
| 16 | 30 | 24 |
| 17 | 30 | 24 |
| 18 | 30 | 24 |
| 19 | 30 | 24 |
| 20 | 30 | 24 |
| 21 | 30 | 24 |
| 22 | 30 | 24 |
| 23 | 30 | 24 |
| 24 | 30 | 24 |
| 25 | 30 | 24 |
| 26 | 30 | 24 |
| 27 | 30 | 24 |
| 28 | 30 | 24 |
| 29 | 30 | 24 |
| 30 | 30 | 24 |
| 31 | 30 | 24 |
How December really feels in Farafangana
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 26 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Farafangana weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 2nd-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 24° | 318 | 25.3 | 13.2 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 29° / 24° | 263 | 23.5 | 12.8 | 3.3 |
| Mar | 29° / 23° | 251 | 24.3 | 12.2 | 3.8 |
| Apr | 28° / 22° | 158 | 20.7 | 11.5 | 4.8 |
| May | 26° / 20° | 117 | 18.8 | 10.9 | 5.6 |
| Jun | 24° / 18° | 72 | 14 | 10.6 | 6.5 |
| Jul | 24° / 17° | 79 | 14.5 | 10.7 | 6.5 |
| Aug | 24° / 18° | 48 | 12.1 | 11.2 | 7.0 |
| Sep | 25° / 19° | 37 | 9.8 | 11.9 | 7.0 |
| Oct | 27° / 21° | 63 | 11.6 | 12.5 | 6.4 |
| Nov | 28° / 22° | 79 | 14.5 | 13.1 | 5.3 |
| Dec | 29° / 24° | 160 | 20.5 | 13.4 | 4.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 20% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 59%.
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| Clearer (%) | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 |
| Cloudier (%) | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 56 |
| 2 | 43 | 57 |
| 3 | 43 | 57 |
| 4 | 42 | 58 |
| 5 | 41 | 59 |
| 6 | 41 | 59 |
| 7 | 41 | 59 |
| 8 | 41 | 59 |
| 9 | 41 | 59 |
| 10 | 41 | 59 |
| 11 | 40 | 60 |
| 12 | 39 | 61 |
| 13 | 39 | 61 |
| 14 | 39 | 61 |
| 15 | 40 | 60 |
| 16 | 41 | 59 |
| 17 | 40 | 60 |
| 18 | 40 | 60 |
| 19 | 40 | 60 |
| 20 | 41 | 59 |
| 21 | 42 | 58 |
| 22 | 42 | 58 |
| 23 | 42 | 58 |
| 24 | 42 | 58 |
| 25 | 42 | 58 |
| 26 | 42 | 58 |
| 27 | 41 | 59 |
| 28 | 41 | 59 |
| 29 | 40 | 60 |
| 30 | 40 | 60 |
| 31 | 39 | 61 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Farafangana gets around 160 mm of rain over 20.5 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 67% and peaks near 76% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 76 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 |
| 2 | 58 |
| 3 | 59 |
| 4 | 59 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 6 | 61 |
| 7 | 62 |
| 8 | 62 |
| 9 | 63 |
| 10 | 63 |
| 11 | 64 |
| 12 | 64 |
| 13 | 65 |
| 14 | 66 |
| 15 | 66 |
| 16 | 67 |
| 17 | 67 |
| 18 | 68 |
| 19 | 68 |
| 20 | 69 |
| 21 | 69 |
| 22 | 69 |
| 23 | 70 |
| 24 | 70 |
| 25 | 71 |
| 26 | 72 |
| 27 | 73 |
| 28 | 74 |
| 29 | 74 |
| 30 | 75 |
| 31 | 76 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the oppressive band about 76% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Oppressive (%) | 67 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 73 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 |
| Miserable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 67 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 68 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 69 | 2 |
| 4 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 69 | 3 |
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 70 | 3 |
| 6 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 71 | 4 |
| 7 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 71 | 4 |
| 8 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 71 | 5 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 73 | 5 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 72 | 6 |
| 11 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 73 | 6 |
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 74 | 6 |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 73 | 7 |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 75 | 7 |
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 75 | 7 |
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 75 | 8 |
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 76 | 8 |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 76 | 8 |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 77 | 8 |
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 77 | 8 |
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 78 | 8 |
| 22 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 79 | 8 |
| 23 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 80 | 8 |
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 80 | 9 |
| 25 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 81 | 9 |
| 26 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 82 | 9 |
| 27 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 82 | 10 |
| 28 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 82 | 11 |
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 82 | 11 |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 82 | 12 |
| 31 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 81 | 13 |
Wind in December
Winds average 11 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | light breeze |
| 2 | 12 | light breeze |
| 3 | 12 | light breeze |
| 4 | 12 | light breeze |
| 5 | 12 | light breeze |
| 6 | 12 | light breeze |
| 7 | 12 | light breeze |
| 8 | 12 | calm |
| 9 | 12 | calm |
| 10 | 12 | calm |
| 11 | 12 | calm |
| 12 | 12 | calm |
| 13 | 12 | calm |
| 14 | 12 | calm |
| 15 | 12 | calm |
| 16 | 12 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 13 h 18 min at the start of December to 13 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 4:59 AM to 5:10 AM, and sunset from 6:17 PM to 6:33 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:10 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.3 | 4:59 | 6:17 |
| 2 | 13.3 | 5:00 | 6:18 |
| 3 | 13.3 | 5:00 | 6:19 |
| 4 | 13.3 | 5:00 | 6:19 |
| 5 | 13.3 | 5:00 | 6:20 |
| 6 | 13.3 | 5:00 | 6:21 |
| 7 | 13.3 | 5:00 | 6:21 |
| 8 | 13.4 | 5:01 | 6:22 |
| 9 | 13.4 | 5:01 | 6:23 |
| 10 | 13.4 | 5:01 | 6:23 |
| 11 | 13.4 | 5:01 | 6:24 |
| 12 | 13.4 | 5:02 | 6:24 |
| 13 | 13.4 | 5:02 | 6:25 |
| 14 | 13.4 | 5:02 | 6:26 |
| 15 | 13.4 | 5:03 | 6:26 |
| 16 | 13.4 | 5:03 | 6:27 |
| 17 | 13.4 | 5:03 | 6:27 |
| 18 | 13.4 | 5:04 | 6:28 |
| 19 | 13.4 | 5:04 | 6:28 |
| 20 | 13.4 | 5:05 | 6:29 |
| 21 | 13.4 | 5:05 | 6:29 |
| 22 | 13.4 | 5:06 | 6:30 |
| 23 | 13.4 | 5:06 | 6:30 |
| 24 | 13.4 | 5:07 | 6:31 |
| 25 | 13.4 | 5:07 | 6:31 |
| 26 | 13.4 | 5:08 | 6:31 |
| 27 | 13.4 | 5:08 | 6:32 |
| 28 | 13.4 | 5:09 | 6:32 |
| 29 | 13.4 | 5:09 | 6:33 |
| 30 | 13.4 | 5:10 | 6:33 |
| 31 | 13.4 | 5:10 | 6:33 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 6.11 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.19 kWh/m² to a high of 6.11 kWh/m² in December across the year — December's 6.11 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Farafangana
In December, Farafangana sits inside its cyclone and monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Farafangana sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Farafangana's monsoon runs December–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Farafangana?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Farafangana for sightseeing.
What to pack for Farafangana in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Farafangana sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 21 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Farafangana in December
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in February at about 28°C and coldest in August near 24°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 28 | Tropical |
| Apr | 28 | Warm |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 25 | Warm |
| Jul | 24 | Warm |
| Aug | 24 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 24 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 24 | Warm |
| Nov | 25 | Warm |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Farafangana in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Farafangana peaks around February 12 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 6 (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) | 14 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Where is Farafangana?
Farafangana sits at 22.8°S, 47.8°E, 12 m above sea level, in Madagascar. The nearest listed city is Vohipeno, 53 km away.
Topography around Farafangana
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Farafangana.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Farafangana has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 43 m around an average of 5 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 109 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 838 m.
The land around Farafangana is covered by grassland (39%) and water (32%) within 3 km, water (46%) and grassland (27%) within 16 km, and grassland (38%), water (33%) and trees (22%) 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 Farafangana (-22.8222°, 47.8261°, elevation 12 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. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).