Sahavato weather in March
In March, Sahavato sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 294 mm of rain across 25.1 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in March, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 24 min at the start of March to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Sahavato's 10th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Sahavato's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 294 mm
- 25.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 5:52 AM – 6:01 PM
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.72 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.9
- out of 10
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical March day in Sahavato reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and about 1°C warmer than April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 22 |
| 2 | 28 | 22 |
| 3 | 28 | 22 |
| 4 | 28 | 22 |
| 5 | 28 | 22 |
| 6 | 28 | 22 |
| 7 | 28 | 22 |
| 8 | 28 | 22 |
| 9 | 28 | 22 |
| 10 | 28 | 22 |
| 11 | 28 | 22 |
| 12 | 28 | 22 |
| 13 | 28 | 22 |
| 14 | 28 | 22 |
| 15 | 28 | 22 |
| 16 | 28 | 21 |
| 17 | 28 | 21 |
| 18 | 28 | 21 |
| 19 | 28 | 21 |
| 20 | 28 | 21 |
| 21 | 28 | 21 |
| 22 | 28 | 21 |
| 23 | 28 | 21 |
| 24 | 28 | 21 |
| 25 | 28 | 21 |
| 26 | 28 | 21 |
| 27 | 28 | 21 |
| 28 | 28 | 21 |
| 29 | 28 | 21 |
| 30 | 28 | 21 |
| 31 | 28 | 21 |
How March really feels in Sahavato
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
March sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Sahavato weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 4th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 22° | 379 | 26 | 13.1 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 29° / 22° | 309 | 23.9 | 12.7 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 28° / 21° | 294 | 25.1 | 12.1 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 27° / 20° | 147 | 20.4 | 11.5 | 4.9 |
| May | 25° / 18° | 138 | 18.2 | 11 | 5.7 |
| Jun | 23° / 16° | 77 | 14.1 | 10.8 | 6.3 |
| Jul | 22° / 15° | 78 | 15.6 | 10.9 | 6.0 |
| Aug | 23° / 15° | 57 | 12.3 | 11.3 | 6.8 |
| Sep | 25° / 16° | 50 | 10.2 | 11.9 | 7.0 |
| Oct | 26° / 18° | 71 | 11.4 | 12.5 | 6.5 |
| Nov | 28° / 20° | 104 | 14.2 | 13 | 5.3 |
| Dec | 29° / 21° | 206 | 21 | 13.2 | 4.0 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 66%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Cloudier (%) | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 72 |
| 2 | 28 | 72 |
| 3 | 28 | 72 |
| 4 | 29 | 71 |
| 5 | 29 | 71 |
| 6 | 31 | 69 |
| 7 | 31 | 69 |
| 8 | 31 | 69 |
| 9 | 32 | 68 |
| 10 | 33 | 67 |
| 11 | 33 | 67 |
| 12 | 33 | 67 |
| 13 | 33 | 67 |
| 14 | 33 | 67 |
| 15 | 34 | 66 |
| 16 | 34 | 66 |
| 17 | 33 | 67 |
| 18 | 35 | 65 |
| 19 | 36 | 64 |
| 20 | 36 | 64 |
| 21 | 36 | 64 |
| 22 | 36 | 64 |
| 23 | 37 | 63 |
| 24 | 37 | 63 |
| 25 | 37 | 63 |
| 26 | 38 | 62 |
| 27 | 38 | 62 |
| 28 | 39 | 61 |
| 29 | 39 | 61 |
| 30 | 39 | 61 |
| 31 | 39 | 61 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Sahavato gets around 294 mm of rain over 25.1 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 81% and peaks near 86% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 76 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 |
| 2 | 86 |
| 3 | 86 |
| 4 | 86 |
| 5 | 85 |
| 6 | 85 |
| 7 | 84 |
| 8 | 84 |
| 9 | 84 |
| 10 | 83 |
| 11 | 83 |
| 12 | 83 |
| 13 | 82 |
| 14 | 82 |
| 15 | 82 |
| 16 | 81 |
| 17 | 81 |
| 18 | 81 |
| 19 | 80 |
| 20 | 80 |
| 21 | 80 |
| 22 | 79 |
| 23 | 79 |
| 24 | 79 |
| 25 | 79 |
| 26 | 78 |
| 27 | 78 |
| 28 | 78 |
| 29 | 77 |
| 30 | 76 |
| 31 | 76 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the oppressive band about 79% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 |
| Oppressive (%) | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 71 | 69 | 68 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 85 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 | 14 | 85 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | 14 | 85 | 1 |
| 4 | 0 | 14 | 85 | 1 |
| 5 | 0 | 14 | 85 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 | 15 | 83 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 | 15 | 83 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 | 15 | 83 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 | 16 | 82 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 | 16 | 82 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 | 16 | 82 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 17 | 81 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 | 17 | 81 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 | 17 | 81 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 | 17 | 81 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 | 17 | 81 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 | 18 | 80 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 | 18 | 80 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 | 18 | 80 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 | 19 | 79 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 | 19 | 79 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 | 20 | 78 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 | 21 | 77 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 | 21 | 77 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 | 22 | 76 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 | 23 | 75 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 | 24 | 74 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 | 25 | 74 | 0 |
| 29 | 2 | 27 | 71 | 0 |
| 30 | 2 | 29 | 69 | 0 |
| 31 | 2 | 30 | 68 | 0 |
Wind in March
Winds average 7 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | 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 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 12 h 24 min at the start of March to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 36 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 5:47 AM to 5:56 AM, and sunset from 6:13 PM to 5:47 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:47 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.4 | 5:47 | 6:13 |
| 2 | 12.4 | 5:47 | 6:12 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 5:47 | 6:12 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 5:48 | 6:11 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 5:48 | 6:10 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 5:49 | 6:09 |
| 7 | 12.3 | 5:49 | 6:08 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 5:49 | 6:08 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 5:50 | 6:07 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 5:50 | 6:06 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 5:50 | 6:05 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 5:51 | 6:04 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 5:51 | 6:03 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 5:51 | 6:02 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 5:52 | 6:02 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 5:52 | 6:01 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 5:52 | 6:00 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 5:53 | 5:59 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 5:53 | 5:58 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 5:53 | 5:57 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:56 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 5:54 | 5:55 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 5:54 | 5:54 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 5:54 | 5:53 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:53 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 5:55 | 5:52 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 5:55 | 5:51 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 5:55 | 5:50 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 5:56 | 5:49 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 5:56 | 5:48 |
| 31 | 11.8 | 5:56 | 5:47 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 4.72 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.24 kWh/m² to a high of 6.02 kWh/m² in November across the year — March's 4.72 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Sahavato
In March, Sahavato sits inside its cyclone and monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Sahavato sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Sahavato's monsoon runs December–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Sahavato?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Sahavato.
What to pack for Sahavato in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Sahavato sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 25 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Sahavato in March
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 30 km away) is warmest in February at about 29°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 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 28 | Tropical |
| Apr | 28 | Warm |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 26 | Warm |
| Jul | 25 | Warm |
| Aug | 24 | Warm |
| Sep | 24 | Warm |
| Oct | 25 | Warm |
| Nov | 26 | Warm |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Sahavato in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March 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 Sahavato peaks around February 13 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 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 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 7 | High |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Sahavato in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Sahavato is worst in October — around 65 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 9.4× the cleanest month (February, 7 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) | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 65 | 39 | 12 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Unhealthy | Poor | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 7 | Good |
| Mar | 8 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 18 | Moderate |
| Oct | 65 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 39 | Poor |
| Dec | 12 | Good |
Where is Sahavato?
Sahavato sits at 20.6°S, 48.3°E, 54 m above sea level, in Madagascar. The nearest listed city is Nosy Varika, 21 km away.
Topography around Sahavato
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Sahavato.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Sahavato has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 209 m around an average of 66 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 554 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,609 m.
The land around Sahavato is covered by trees (67%) and grassland (24%) within 3 km, trees (54%) and grassland (34%) within 16 km, and trees (29%), grassland (28%) and water (26%) 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 Sahavato (-20.6°, 48.3333°, elevation 54 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. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).