Vatomandry weather in August
In August, Vatomandry sees average daytime highs of 24°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 84 mm of rain across 17.2 wet days and about 11.3 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 45% of the time in August, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 06 min at the start of August to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Vatomandry's 2nd-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Vatomandry's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 24°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 84 mm
- 17.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min
- 6:08 AM – 5:28 PM
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.11 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.1
- out of 10
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month.
A typical August day in Vatomandry reaches about 24°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 22°C and 25°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and about 1°C cooler than September.
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| Avg high (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 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 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 19 |
| 2 | 23 | 19 |
| 3 | 23 | 19 |
| 4 | 23 | 19 |
| 5 | 23 | 19 |
| 6 | 23 | 19 |
| 7 | 23 | 19 |
| 8 | 23 | 19 |
| 9 | 23 | 19 |
| 10 | 23 | 19 |
| 11 | 23 | 19 |
| 12 | 23 | 19 |
| 13 | 23 | 19 |
| 14 | 23 | 19 |
| 15 | 24 | 19 |
| 16 | 24 | 19 |
| 17 | 24 | 19 |
| 18 | 24 | 19 |
| 19 | 24 | 19 |
| 20 | 24 | 19 |
| 21 | 24 | 19 |
| 22 | 24 | 19 |
| 23 | 24 | 19 |
| 24 | 24 | 19 |
| 25 | 24 | 19 |
| 26 | 24 | 19 |
| 27 | 24 | 19 |
| 28 | 24 | 19 |
| 29 | 24 | 19 |
| 30 | 24 | 19 |
| 31 | 24 | 19 |
How August really feels in Vatomandry
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August 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.
August sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Vatomandry weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 11th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 25° | 288 | 25.7 | 13 | 3.5 |
| Feb | 29° / 25° | 315 | 23.5 | 12.7 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 28° / 24° | 346 | 25.7 | 12.1 | 3.8 |
| Apr | 27° / 23° | 154 | 21.1 | 11.6 | 4.8 |
| May | 26° / 22° | 166 | 20.1 | 11.1 | 5.4 |
| Jun | 24° / 20° | 122 | 20.2 | 10.9 | 5.5 |
| Jul | 23° / 19° | 130 | 20.5 | 11 | 5.5 |
| Aug | 24° / 19° | 84 | 17.2 | 11.3 | 6.1 |
| Sep | 24° / 20° | 64 | 14.6 | 11.9 | 6.5 |
| Oct | 26° / 22° | 82 | 15.2 | 12.4 | 6.2 |
| Nov | 27° / 23° | 82 | 14.8 | 12.9 | 5.8 |
| Dec | 29° / 24° | 188 | 21.2 | 13.1 | 4.3 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 45% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 33% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 22%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 |
| Cloudier (%) | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72 | 28 |
| 2 | 73 | 27 |
| 3 | 73 | 27 |
| 4 | 74 | 26 |
| 5 | 74 | 26 |
| 6 | 74 | 26 |
| 7 | 76 | 24 |
| 8 | 76 | 24 |
| 9 | 76 | 24 |
| 10 | 77 | 23 |
| 11 | 77 | 23 |
| 12 | 77 | 23 |
| 13 | 79 | 21 |
| 14 | 79 | 21 |
| 15 | 80 | 20 |
| 16 | 80 | 20 |
| 17 | 80 | 20 |
| 18 | 80 | 20 |
| 19 | 80 | 20 |
| 20 | 80 | 20 |
| 21 | 80 | 20 |
| 22 | 80 | 20 |
| 23 | 80 | 20 |
| 24 | 80 | 20 |
| 25 | 81 | 19 |
| 26 | 81 | 19 |
| 27 | 81 | 19 |
| 28 | 81 | 19 |
| 29 | 81 | 19 |
| 30 | 81 | 19 |
| 31 | 81 | 19 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Vatomandry gets around 84 mm of rain over 17.2 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 56% and peaks near 62% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 |
| 2 | 62 |
| 3 | 62 |
| 4 | 61 |
| 5 | 61 |
| 6 | 60 |
| 7 | 59 |
| 8 | 59 |
| 9 | 58 |
| 10 | 58 |
| 11 | 57 |
| 12 | 56 |
| 13 | 56 |
| 14 | 55 |
| 15 | 54 |
| 16 | 54 |
| 17 | 53 |
| 18 | 53 |
| 19 | 52 |
| 20 | 52 |
| 21 | 52 |
| 22 | 52 |
| 23 | 52 |
| 24 | 52 |
| 25 | 52 |
| 26 | 53 |
| 27 | 53 |
| 28 | 53 |
| 29 | 54 |
| 30 | 54 |
| 31 | 54 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the muggy band about 58% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 59% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 |
| Muggy (%) | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Oppressive (%) | 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 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 42 | 55 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 | 43 | 54 | 1 |
| 3 | 2 | 43 | 54 | 1 |
| 4 | 2 | 44 | 53 | 1 |
| 5 | 2 | 44 | 53 | 1 |
| 6 | 2 | 44 | 53 | 1 |
| 7 | 2 | 44 | 53 | 1 |
| 8 | 3 | 44 | 52 | 1 |
| 9 | 3 | 44 | 52 | 1 |
| 10 | 3 | 43 | 53 | 1 |
| 11 | 3 | 43 | 53 | 1 |
| 12 | 2 | 42 | 55 | 1 |
| 13 | 2 | 41 | 56 | 1 |
| 14 | 2 | 41 | 56 | 1 |
| 15 | 2 | 40 | 57 | 1 |
| 16 | 2 | 39 | 58 | 1 |
| 17 | 2 | 39 | 58 | 1 |
| 18 | 2 | 38 | 59 | 1 |
| 19 | 2 | 38 | 59 | 1 |
| 20 | 2 | 37 | 60 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 | 37 | 61 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 | 36 | 62 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 | 36 | 62 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 | 36 | 62 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 | 35 | 63 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 | 35 | 63 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 | 34 | 64 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 | 34 | 65 | 0 |
| 29 | 1 | 33 | 66 | 0 |
| 30 | 1 | 33 | 66 | 0 |
| 31 | 1 | 32 | 67 | 0 |
Wind in August
Winds average 8 km/h in August, the calmest month.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 11 h 06 min at the start of August to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 30 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 6:17 AM to 5:56 AM, and sunset from 5:24 PM to 5:32 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:56 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.1 | 6:17 | 5:24 |
| 2 | 11.1 | 6:16 | 5:24 |
| 3 | 11.1 | 6:16 | 5:24 |
| 4 | 11.2 | 6:15 | 5:25 |
| 5 | 11.2 | 6:15 | 5:25 |
| 6 | 11.2 | 6:14 | 5:25 |
| 7 | 11.2 | 6:14 | 5:26 |
| 8 | 11.2 | 6:13 | 5:26 |
| 9 | 11.2 | 6:13 | 5:26 |
| 10 | 11.2 | 6:12 | 5:27 |
| 11 | 11.3 | 6:11 | 5:27 |
| 12 | 11.3 | 6:11 | 5:27 |
| 13 | 11.3 | 6:10 | 5:27 |
| 14 | 11.3 | 6:09 | 5:28 |
| 15 | 11.3 | 6:09 | 5:28 |
| 16 | 11.3 | 6:08 | 5:28 |
| 17 | 11.4 | 6:07 | 5:29 |
| 18 | 11.4 | 6:07 | 5:29 |
| 19 | 11.4 | 6:06 | 5:29 |
| 20 | 11.4 | 6:05 | 5:29 |
| 21 | 11.4 | 6:04 | 5:30 |
| 22 | 11.4 | 6:04 | 5:30 |
| 23 | 11.5 | 6:03 | 5:30 |
| 24 | 11.5 | 6:02 | 5:30 |
| 25 | 11.5 | 6:01 | 5:31 |
| 26 | 11.5 | 6:00 | 5:31 |
| 27 | 11.5 | 6:00 | 5:31 |
| 28 | 11.5 | 5:59 | 5:31 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 5:58 | 5:32 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 5:57 | 5:32 |
| 31 | 11.6 | 5:56 | 5:32 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 4.11 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.32 kWh/m² to a high of 6.18 kWh/m² in November across the year — August's 4.11 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | 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 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 9 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 10 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 11 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Vatomandry
None of Vatomandry's seasonal hazards are active in August. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Vatomandry sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Vatomandry's rainy season runs May–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is August a good time to visit Vatomandry?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a reasonable time to visit Vatomandry for sightseeing.
What to pack for Vatomandry in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Vatomandry sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 19°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes. About 17 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Vatomandry in August
The nearest coast averages about 24°C in August — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 16 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 | 28 |
| 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 | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Vatomandry in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Vatomandry 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 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Extreme |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 7 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Vatomandry in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Vatomandry is worst in October — around 34 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 5.0× 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 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 34 | 27 | 12 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 7 | Good |
| Mar | 7 | Good |
| Apr | 8 | Good |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 10 | Good |
| Jul | 9 | Good |
| Aug | 10 | Good |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 34 | Moderate |
| Nov | 27 | Moderate |
| Dec | 12 | Good |
Where is Vatomandry?
Vatomandry sits at 19.3°S, 49.0°E, 5 m above sea level, in Madagascar. The nearest listed city is Ampasimanolotra, 58 km away.
Topography around Vatomandry
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Vatomandry.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Vatomandry has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 55 m around an average of 4 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 170 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,326 m.
The land around Vatomandry is covered by water (45%) and grassland (22%) within 3 km, water (53%) and trees (30%) within 16 km, and trees (37%) and water (35%) 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 Vatomandry (-19.3302°, 48.9779°, elevation 5 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).