Antananarivo Weather in February

Season: Rainy Season
In Short: warm, frequent sudden rain
 
February is still in the rainy season in Antananarivo, so visitors need to be prepared for frequent sudden rain. Taking an umbrella with you whenever you are about to go out is quite necessary. In addition, when you’re out there, please pay close attention to the local weather forecast in case there’s some natural disasters caused by frequent rain. As for temperature, because of its high altitude, the temperature is not as high as other regions of Madagascar, and we can say that the weather in the February of Antananarivo is warm and pleasant despite of the unexpected rain.

   See also: Madagascar Weather in February

Top View of Antananarivo

Rainfall:

February in Antananarivo sees a slight decline of rainfall, indicating the oncoming end of the rainy season. However, in all, February is still one of the dampest months in one year.
 
Average Precipitation: 287 mm
Average Humidity: 81%
Average Rainy Days: 18
 

Temperature:

The monthly highest temperature on average drops to 26°C (78.8°F), and the lowest temperature on average is 16°C (60.8°F). In total, it’s still within a pleasant temperature range, but do remember to keep warm when the night falls.
 
Monthly Mean Temperature: 22°C (71.6°F)
Average Highest Temperature: 26°C (78.8°F)
Average Lowest Temperature: 16°C (60.8°F)
 

Sunrise & Sunset:

The sun rises at around 05:19 and the sunset time is at around 18:33. The total daytime is about 13 hours and 20 minutes.
 

Packing List to Visit Antananarivo in February:

Tops: You can never predict the rain even with the weather forecast, so it’s a must for visitors to bring a thin coat. When the rain is
over or it’s sunny, you can take off the coat and just wear comfortable shirts or blouses. Remember to bring sun-proof clothing.
 
Bottoms & Shoes: Long skirts and thin jeans are both great options. To have a better visiting experience, it’s recommended that you wear light shoes, such as sneakers.
 
Accessories: It’s recommended that you wear a hat and sunglasses since the ultraviolet rays in Antananarivo will not reduce much even in the rainy season. If you plan to visit park or natural scenic spots, a mask will keep your face away from the dust and do remember to apply enough sunscreen cream.
      
Tip: In February in Antananarivo, with the high temperature and humidity, there will be tons of mosquitoes. If planning to go to Antananarivo in 2025, you are advised to apply mosquito repellent or wear long-sleeved clothes. In addition, do not dress in the colors that mosquitoes prefer, such as black, deep blue, and red. Instead, try to wear white or green.

Spots Worth a Visit in February:

Tourism Rate: 

Prime Minister’s Palace:

The palace makes sure your visiting will not be destroyed by sudden rainfall in February since it mainly requires indoor visiting. It is situated on a hill and built for prime minister Rainilaiarivony in 1872 by a French architect. The Prime Minister’s Palace has a masonry structure and four towers with metal pinnacles, which match well in one building. Suffered from a fire in 1976, now it has been transformed into the Madagascar History Museum. Some belongings to royal families are preserved here.
 

Grocery Market in Antananarivo

The Art and Archaeology Museum of the University of Antananarivo:

It’s convenient to visit the Art and Archaeology Museum even when the rain falls because of its easy access location. It displays more than 6,000 pieces of collections selected from all over Madagascar. You can see lots of paintings or porcelain in the exhibitions, and most of them are of European style. There are complicated patterns on the plates and vivid oil paintings. Additionally, it’s also easy to find the national folk art of Madagascar. It’s a great place for visitors to learn about the art and creations of Madagascar people.
 

Croc Farm:

Croc Farm’s 15-minute driving distance from the Antananarivo Airport makes it easy to reach even in rainy season. The Croc Farm is the only business farm in Madagascar that is allowed to raise and sell crocodiles. The farm owns Madagascar crocodile, which is one of the biggest crocodile species in the world – Madagascar crocodile, which can grow up to 7 meters (23 feet) long. Except for crocodiles, the farm also raises chameleons, giant turtles, and colorful tropical birds. You are even allowed to feed them.

A Crocodile in Croc Farm

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