Soalala weather in October
In October, Soalala sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 15 mm of rain across 4.4 wet days and about 12.4 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 7th-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 85% of the time in October, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Soalala's 6th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Soalala's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 15 mm
- 4.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 24 min
- 5:33 AM – 5:55 PM
- Cloud cover
- 21%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.12 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.7
- out of 10
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical October day in Soalala reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 1°C warmer than September and on par with November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 23 |
| 2 | 29 | 24 |
| 3 | 29 | 24 |
| 4 | 29 | 24 |
| 5 | 29 | 24 |
| 6 | 29 | 24 |
| 7 | 29 | 24 |
| 8 | 29 | 24 |
| 9 | 29 | 24 |
| 10 | 29 | 24 |
| 11 | 29 | 24 |
| 12 | 29 | 24 |
| 13 | 29 | 24 |
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| 25 | 29 | 25 |
| 26 | 30 | 25 |
| 27 | 30 | 25 |
| 28 | 30 | 25 |
| 29 | 30 | 25 |
| 30 | 30 | 25 |
| 31 | 30 | 25 |
How October really feels in Soalala
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 6 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 October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Soalala weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 5th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 25° | 463 | 27.4 | 12.9 | 3.3 |
| Feb | 29° / 25° | 319 | 24.1 | 12.5 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 30° / 26° | 193 | 21.1 | 12.1 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 30° / 25° | 41 | 8.3 | 11.6 | 5.4 |
| May | 30° / 24° | 3 | 0.8 | 11.3 | 6.8 |
| Jun | 29° / 22° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.1 | 7.7 |
| Jul | 28° / 22° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.1 | 8.5 |
| Aug | 28° / 22° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.5 | 8.4 |
| Sep | 29° / 23° | 3 | 0.7 | 11.9 | 7.7 |
| Oct | 29° / 24° | 15 | 4.4 | 12.4 | 6.7 |
| Nov | 30° / 25° | 65 | 14.9 | 12.8 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 29° / 25° | 198 | 23.9 | 12.9 | 3.7 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 85% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 9% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 6%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 90 |
| Cloudier (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96 | 4 |
| 2 | 96 | 4 |
| 3 | 96 | 4 |
| 4 | 95 | 5 |
| 5 | 95 | 5 |
| 6 | 94 | 6 |
| 7 | 94 | 6 |
| 8 | 94 | 6 |
| 9 | 94 | 6 |
| 10 | 94 | 6 |
| 11 | 93 | 7 |
| 12 | 93 | 7 |
| 13 | 93 | 7 |
| 14 | 94 | 6 |
| 15 | 94 | 6 |
| 16 | 95 | 5 |
| 17 | 95 | 5 |
| 18 | 95 | 5 |
| 19 | 95 | 5 |
| 20 | 95 | 5 |
| 21 | 95 | 5 |
| 22 | 95 | 5 |
| 23 | 95 | 5 |
| 24 | 95 | 5 |
| 25 | 94 | 6 |
| 26 | 94 | 6 |
| 27 | 94 | 6 |
| 28 | 93 | 7 |
| 29 | 93 | 7 |
| 30 | 92 | 8 |
| 31 | 90 | 10 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Soalala gets around 15 mm of rain over 4.4 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 14% and peaks near 33% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
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| 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 6 |
| 7 | 7 |
| 8 | 7 |
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| 11 | 8 |
| 12 | 8 |
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| 14 | 9 |
| 15 | 10 |
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| 18 | 13 |
| 19 | 14 |
| 20 | 15 |
| 21 | 17 |
| 22 | 18 |
| 23 | 20 |
| 24 | 22 |
| 25 | 24 |
| 26 | 25 |
| 27 | 27 |
| 28 | 29 |
| 29 | 30 |
| 30 | 32 |
| 31 | 33 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the muggy band about 50% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 88% of them.
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| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Muggy (%) | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 |
| Oppressive (%) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 20 | 62 | 16 | 0 |
| 2 | 2 | 20 | 61 | 17 | 0 |
| 3 | 2 | 19 | 61 | 18 | 0 |
| 4 | 2 | 19 | 60 | 19 | 0 |
| 5 | 2 | 18 | 60 | 20 | 0 |
| 6 | 2 | 17 | 60 | 21 | 0 |
| 7 | 2 | 16 | 59 | 23 | 0 |
| 8 | 2 | 16 | 58 | 24 | 0 |
| 9 | 2 | 15 | 58 | 25 | 0 |
| 10 | 2 | 14 | 57 | 27 | 0 |
| 11 | 2 | 13 | 57 | 28 | 0 |
| 12 | 2 | 13 | 55 | 30 | 0 |
| 13 | 2 | 12 | 55 | 31 | 0 |
| 14 | 1 | 11 | 55 | 33 | 0 |
| 15 | 1 | 11 | 54 | 34 | 0 |
| 16 | 1 | 10 | 53 | 36 | 0 |
| 17 | 1 | 9 | 52 | 38 | 0 |
| 18 | 1 | 9 | 50 | 40 | 0 |
| 19 | 1 | 8 | 49 | 42 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 | 8 | 47 | 44 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 | 7 | 46 | 46 | 1 |
| 22 | 0 | 7 | 44 | 49 | 1 |
| 23 | 0 | 6 | 42 | 51 | 1 |
| 24 | 0 | 6 | 41 | 52 | 1 |
| 25 | 0 | 5 | 39 | 55 | 1 |
| 26 | 0 | 5 | 38 | 56 | 1 |
| 27 | 0 | 5 | 37 | 56 | 2 |
| 28 | 0 | 4 | 35 | 59 | 2 |
| 29 | 0 | 4 | 34 | 60 | 2 |
| 30 | 0 | 4 | 33 | 61 | 2 |
| 31 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 62 | 2 |
Wind in October
Winds average 14 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 14 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | light breeze |
| 2 | 14 | light breeze |
| 3 | 14 | light breeze |
| 4 | 14 | light breeze |
| 5 | 14 | light breeze |
| 6 | 14 | light breeze |
| 7 | 14 | light breeze |
| 8 | 14 | light breeze |
| 9 | 14 | light breeze |
| 10 | 14 | light breeze |
| 11 | 14 | light breeze |
| 12 | 14 | light breeze |
| 13 | 14 | light breeze |
| 14 | 14 | light breeze |
| 15 | 14 | light breeze |
| 16 | 14 | light breeze |
| 17 | 14 | light breeze |
| 18 | 14 | light breeze |
| 19 | 14 | light breeze |
| 20 | 14 | light breeze |
| 21 | 14 | light breeze |
| 22 | 14 | light breeze |
| 23 | 14 | light breeze |
| 24 | 14 | light breeze |
| 25 | 14 | light breeze |
| 26 | 14 | light breeze |
| 27 | 14 | light breeze |
| 28 | 14 | light breeze |
| 29 | 14 | light breeze |
| 30 | 14 | light breeze |
| 31 | 14 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 30 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:43 AM to 5:25 AM, and sunset from 5:52 PM to 6:00 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:25 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 5:43 | 5:52 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 5:43 | 5:52 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 5:42 | 5:52 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 5:41 | 5:52 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 5:40 | 5:53 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 5:40 | 5:53 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 5:39 | 5:53 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 5:38 | 5:53 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 5:37 | 5:53 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 5:37 | 5:54 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 5:36 | 5:54 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 5:35 | 5:54 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 5:35 | 5:54 |
| 14 | 12.3 | 5:34 | 5:54 |
| 15 | 12.4 | 5:33 | 5:55 |
| 16 | 12.4 | 5:33 | 5:55 |
| 17 | 12.4 | 5:32 | 5:55 |
| 18 | 12.4 | 5:31 | 5:55 |
| 19 | 12.4 | 5:31 | 5:56 |
| 20 | 12.4 | 5:30 | 5:56 |
| 21 | 12.4 | 5:30 | 5:56 |
| 22 | 12.5 | 5:29 | 5:56 |
| 23 | 12.5 | 5:29 | 5:57 |
| 24 | 12.5 | 5:28 | 5:57 |
| 25 | 12.5 | 5:28 | 5:57 |
| 26 | 12.5 | 5:27 | 5:58 |
| 27 | 12.5 | 5:27 | 5:58 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 5:26 | 5:58 |
| 29 | 12.6 | 5:26 | 5:59 |
| 30 | 12.6 | 5:25 | 5:59 |
| 31 | 12.6 | 5:25 | 6:00 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 7.12 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.92 kWh/m² to a high of 7.12 kWh/m² in October across the year — October's 7.12 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| 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 | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Soalala
None of Soalala's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Soalala sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Soalala's monsoon runs January–February, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Soalala?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Soalala for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Soalala in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Soalala sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 4 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Soalala in October
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 26 km away) is warmest in March at about 30°C and coldest in August near 26°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) | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 30 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 26 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Soalala in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks 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 Soalala peaks around February 13 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 7 (very 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) | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Where is Soalala?
Soalala sits at 16.1°S, 45.3°E, in Madagascar. The nearest listed city is Sitampiky, 105 km away.
Topography around Soalala
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Soalala.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Soalala has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 39 m around an average of 3 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 125 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 520 m.
The land around Soalala is covered by water (74%) within 3 km, trees (44%), water (23%) and grassland (22%) within 16 km, and grassland (38%), water (34%) and trees (23%) 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 Soalala (-16.1°, 45.3167°), 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).