​Weather & Climate – Ankarafantsika NP

Anthony Ham
Expert
By Anthony Ham

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Madagascar.

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Lonely Planet guide to Madagascar.

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Madagascar.

Climate Chart Ankarafantsika National Park

Climate Chart Ankarafantsika National Park – 21-342m / 69-1,122ft

* Averages based on 50 years of monthly climate data, taken from 1km² (0.39mi²) interpolated climate surfaces.
© chart & park data: SafariBookings. © climate grid data: WorldClim project. All rights reserved.

Ankarafantsika National Park has a hot, tropical climate. The Dry season months are April to October, while November to March mark the Wet season. Temperatures are hot throughout the year, but it’s a few degrees lower during the Dry season. The slightly cooler days and lower humidity make these months more comfortable.

Dry Season –April to October  –  Winter

There is very little rain in the Dry season and humidity is generally low. The average daytime temperature is 32°C/90°F, which drops to around 19°C/66°F at night.

  • April – This is a shoulder month that marks the beginning of the Dry season. It is usually hot with daytime temperatures averaging 34°C/93°F.
  • May, June, July, August & September – It cools down a little to average daytime temperatures of 30°C/86°F in July, with nights around 17°C/63°F.
  • October – Temperatures increase slightly to a daytime average of 33°C/91°F. The end of the month might see a little rain.

Wet Season –November to March  –  Summer

The Wet season months are humid and hot. Daytime temperatures average 34°C/93°F, but they can peak much higher.

  • November – The end of November marks the beginning of the Wet season.
  • December, January & February – Sometime in December, the rainy season really starts. January is the wettest month. The humidity increases and although temperatures are only a little bit higher than in the Dry season, the heat is much more oppressive.
  • March – This is a shoulder month and the heavy downpours tend to stop toward the end of the month. Humidity decreases, too. In the daytime it gets to around 34°C/93°F and at night temperatures are about 20°C/68°F.

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