Madagascar
Madagascar in December
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Madagascar in December — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Madagascar in December?
- Toliara is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 35°C (94°F) in December; Ambositra is the coolest at 25°C (77°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Madagascar in December?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Mahajanga (29°C (85°F)), and 6 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
35°
Toliara
Coolest
25°
Ambositra
Driest
116 mm
Toliara
Warmest sea
29°
Mahajanga
Toliara is the warm end of Madagascar in December (35°C (94°F)); Ambositra the cool end (25°C (77°F)). On average it is about as warm as November. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Antananarivo, Antsiranana, and Tôlanaro.
Best places in Madagascar in December
66 
Antananarivo
Analamanga · Madagascar
26° / 16° 251 mm Dec
72
Antsiranana
Diana · Madagascar
32° / 22° 175 mm Dec
77
Tôlanaro
Anosy · Madagascar
31° / 21° 139 mm Dec
75
Morondava
Menabe · Madagascar
33° / 24° 158 mm Dec
72
Toliara
Atsimo-Andrefana · Madagascar
35° / 22° 116 mm Dec
69
Toamasina
Atsinanana · Madagascar
30° / 21° 255 mm Dec
66
Fianarantsoa
Upper Matsiatra · Madagascar
27° / 16° 244 mm Dec
66
Mahajanga
Boeny · Madagascar
32° / 23° 238 mm Dec
Weather in December by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tôlanaro | 31° | 21° | 139 mm | 25° | 77 |
| Morondava | 33° | 24° | 158 mm | — | 75 |
| Antsiranana | 32° | 22° | 175 mm | — | 72 |
| Toliara | 35° | 22° | 116 mm | 28° | 72 |
| Toamasina | 30° | 21° | 255 mm | — | 69 |
| Maroantsetra | 30° | 22° | 289 mm | — | 69 |
| Manakara | 29° | 21° | 229 mm | 27° | 69 |
| Antananarivo | 26° | 16° | 251 mm | — | 66 |
| Fianarantsoa | 27° | 16° | 244 mm | — | 66 |
| Mahajanga | 32° | 23° | 238 mm | 29° | 66 |
| Antsirabe | 25° | 14° | 257 mm | — | 66 |
| Ambositra | 25° | 15° | 274 mm | — | 66 |
| Andoany | 32° | 23° | 346 mm | 29° | 64 |
| Ambanja | 32° | 23° | 328 mm | 29° | 62 |
| Ambalavao | 28° | 17° | 232 mm | — | 60 |
| Ihosy | 30° | 19° | 191 mm | — | 49 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Madagascar in December?
Average daytime highs range from 25° in Ambositra to 35° in Toliara.
Can you swim in Madagascar in December?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Mahajanga at about 29°.