Madagascar
Plan a visit or move to Madagascar with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travelers should be aware of health risks such as malaria and dengue fever, ensure appropriate vaccinations, and follow local safety guidance.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Malaria risk
- Dengue fever
- Limited medical facilities in remote areas
- Road safety concerns
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Madagascar month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Madagascar are typically May, August and September, with average daytime highs around 22–24°C. November is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), July the coldest (average low 10°C), and January the wettest (about 337 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.8 | 16.7 | 337 | 9.2 |
| February | 25.8 | 16.8 | 253 | 9.5 |
| March | 25.3 | 16.5 | 186 | 10.0 |
| April | 24.4 | 15.2 | 55 | 10.2 |
| May | 22.4 | 13.0 | 11 | 9.6 |
| June | 20.4 | 10.8 | 15 | 9.2 |
| July | 19.7 | 9.9 | 7 | 9.3 |
| August | 21.5 | 10.1 | 9 | 10.3 |
| September | 23.7 | 11.2 | 7 | 11.0 |
| October | 26.3 | 13.6 | 34 | 11.5 |
| November | 27.3 | 15.5 | 122 | 11.5 |
| December | 26.5 | 16.2 | 211 | 10.7 |
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Research updated Thursday, August 27, 2026Past and future events in Madagascar
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Sources checked (25)
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01 · OverviewMadagascar, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Madagascar took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Madagascar
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Madagascar
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Madagascar
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06 · TravelTravelling through Madagascar
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Madagascar
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Madagascar
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Frequently Asked Questions about Madagascar
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Madagascar?
The capital of Madagascar is Antananarivo, and the total national population is estimated at 26,262,368.
02 · Q&AWhere is Madagascar located and what is its total area?
Madagascar is located in Africa, spanning an area of approximately 587,040 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Madagascar?
The official currency is Ariary (MGA) and the recognized languages include fr-MG, mg.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Madagascar?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Madagascar include Antananarivo, Toamasina, Antsirabe, Mahajanga, Fianarantsoa.
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