Madagascar
Madagascar in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Madagascar in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Madagascar in March?
- Toliara is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 35°C (94°F) in March; Antsirabe is the coolest at 25°C (76°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Madagascar in March?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Mahajanga (30°C (85°F)), and 6 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
35°
Toliara
Coolest
25°
Antsirabe
Driest
70 mm
Toliara
Warmest sea
30°
Mahajanga
March in Madagascar ranges from 25°C (76°F) in Antsirabe to 35°C (94°F) in Toliara — a spread of 10 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as February. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Antananarivo, Morondava, and Antsiranana.
Best places in Madagascar in March
69 
Antananarivo
Analamanga · Madagascar
26° / 16° 186 mm Mar
81
Morondava
Menabe · Madagascar
33° / 23° 98 mm Mar
73
Antsiranana
Diana · Madagascar
31° / 23° 181 mm Mar
73
Toliara
Atsimo-Andrefana · Madagascar
35° / 22° 70 mm Mar
68
Toamasina
Atsinanana · Madagascar
30° / 22° 334 mm Mar
69
Mahajanga
Boeny · Madagascar
32° / 23° 242 mm Mar
68
Fianarantsoa
Upper Matsiatra · Madagascar
25° / 16° 157 mm Mar
69
Tôlanaro
Anosy · Madagascar
32° / 22° 128 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morondava | 33° | 23° | 98 mm | — | 81 |
| Antsiranana | 31° | 23° | 181 mm | — | 73 |
| Toliara | 35° | 22° | 70 mm | 29° | 73 |
| Antananarivo | 26° | 16° | 186 mm | — | 69 |
| Mahajanga | 32° | 23° | 242 mm | 30° | 69 |
| Tôlanaro | 32° | 22° | 128 mm | 26° | 69 |
| Antsirabe | 25° | 14° | 200 mm | — | 69 |
| Maroantsetra | 31° | 22° | 451 mm | — | 69 |
| Ambalavao | 26° | 17° | 154 mm | — | 69 |
| Manakara | 29° | 22° | 420 mm | 28° | 69 |
| Toamasina | 30° | 22° | 334 mm | — | 68 |
| Fianarantsoa | 25° | 16° | 157 mm | — | 68 |
| Ambositra | 25° | 15° | 211 mm | — | 67 |
| Andoany | 31° | 24° | 289 mm | 30° | 66 |
| Ihosy | 29° | 18° | 89 mm | — | 65 |
| Ambanja | 32° | 23° | 284 mm | 30° | 64 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Madagascar in March?
Average daytime highs range from 25° in Antsirabe to 35° in Toliara.
Can you swim in Madagascar in March?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Mahajanga at about 30°.