Antananarivo in September

Warming, dry; good month.

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

No other month rates higher than September for Antananarivo in this guide.

• AntananarivoHighs around 24 °C (75 °F), lows around 11 °C (52 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 75 °F (24 °C), lows around 52 °F (11 °C), rain on about 3 days
• Central highlands, Madagascar · Antananarivo, Antsirabe, Ranomafana, Fianarantsoabest weather

  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.

• 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

Medium

Prices · Madagascar overall

Medium

Madagascar overall: Strong month for lemurs, baobabs and whales; warming up.

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

• A warm layer for the evenings

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