Antananarivo in August

Cool and dry.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

August is rated good. These months rate higher:

• SeptemberGreatWarming, dry; good month.
• OctoberGreatWarm and dry; jacaranda in bloom.
• MayGreatDry, mild; good month.

• AntananarivoHighs around 21 °C (70 °F), lows around 9 °C (48 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 70 °F (21 °C), lows around 48 °F (9 °C), rain on about 2 days
• Central highlands, Madagascar · Antananarivo, Antsirabe, Ranomafana, Fianarantsoacool

  Cool, even chilly nights June–August (5–10 °C (41–50 °F)); the rains fall November–March as afternoon storms.Cool, even chilly nights June–August (41–50 °F (5–10 °C)); the rains fall November–March as afternoon storms.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Famadihana season check

  Dry-season months, family-chosen dates · Highland villages around Antananarivo

  Reburial ceremonies with music and dancing; you may see a procession outside the city — ask before joining or photographing.

• Assumption Day

  15 August · Churches

  Public holiday; Catholic churches hold services.

• Famadihana (turning of the bones)

  June–September (dry season)

  Family reburial ceremonies happen around the highlands, mostly in villages rather than the city centre; you may pass a procession — dress modestly and ask before photographing.

Crowds · Madagascar overall

High

Prices · Madagascar overall

High

Madagascar overall: Busiest month; chilly highland nights, whales, lodges full on the RN7.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Antananarivo, side by side.

• A warm layer for the evenings
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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