Antananarivo Weather in March

Season: Rainy Season
In Short: abundant rainfall, mild temperature

The weather of Antananarivo in March is getting cooler, as the temperature is dropping down gradually. The temperature fluctuates greatly within a day in March. So it’s a must to take some light overcoats with you. Also, March is at the end of the rainy season with gradually declining rainfall. However, even though the rainy season is about to end, visitors may still be caught in rain occasionally.

  See also: Madagascar Weather in March

The Street View in Antananarivo

Temperature: 

Antananarivo is one of the coldest cities of Madagascar in March. The temperature difference within one day remains large.
 
Average Highest Temperature: 25.9°C (78.62°F)
Average Lowest Temperature: 16.3°C (61.34°F)
Monthly Average Temperature: 21.5°C (72.5°F)
 

Rainfall:

March sees the decline of rainfall and more sunny days in Antananarivo. The precipitation averagely reaches 183 mm, and the mean humidity is 81%. Usually there are 17 rainy days on average in March, which has dropped a little but still covers more than half a month.
 

Sunrise & Sunset:

Usually the sun rises at around 5:51 and falls at about 18:18 in the month of March. The average daytime is around 12.5 hours, which leave enough time for sightseeing in Antananarivo.
 

What to Wear and Bring to Visit Antananarivo in March:

In the daytime, wearing breathable T-shirts, jeans, dresses, or light shirts is ok. But when it’s near or after the sunset, you may
have to put on a trench coat or jacket to keep warm.
 
If you plan to go to Antananarivo in March 2025, it’s important to prepare something against mosquitoes, such as mosquito patches and anti-itch cream. What’s more, the climate of Antananarivo in March features strong sunshine in sunny days, so you need to apply effective and enough sunscreen. Bringing an umbrella with you is also a must.

Tips: Since March is still in the rainy season, it’s highly recommended that you wear old shoes when going to the natural parks since the muddy paths will smudge your shoes. Besides, if you plan to visit rainforests, you need non-slip shoes and extra caution.

Pros and Cons to Visit Antananarivo in March：

It’s still not a good choice to come to Antananarivo in March since the rainy season is not over yet. You may be blocked on the road for the terrible road condition caused by frequent rain. Or worse, you even can’t get out of your hotel when the rain falls. However, if we look on the bright side, this is the off season of Antananarivo, so the plane tickets and hotels are cheaper than usual. It’s better if you visit Antananarivo at the end of March, when it rains less.
 

Top Attractions to Visit in Antananarivo in March:

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1. Madagascar Photography Museum

To visit indoor scenic spots, like a museum in the March of Antananarivo is a good choice, since you don’t need to worry about the weather outside. Madagascar Photography Museum displays a large quantity of historical pictures, which record the most important and interesting moments in Madagascar’s history. It holds special exhibitions from time to time. Visitors can learn a lot about local culture and folk art from their documentaries and photos.

2. Tsimbazaza Zoo

In Antananarivo downtown, it’s hard to find another place which owns so many different species of local animals. So the zoo is attracting to visitors even in rainy season. There are parrots, crocodiles, peacocks and local famous lemurs. If you don’t have enough time to go farther or the weather sucks, you can still choose to go here and get close to special local animals.

A Cute Lemur in Tsimbazaza Zoo

3. Pochard Handicraft Market

March may not be the perfect time to go to rainforests or remote nature reserves, but it’s ok to shop around in local markets. You can buy unique handicrafts of Madagascar style, wooden sculptures of lemurs, gem jewels, woven bags made of silk and cotton, and raffia on the numerous stalls in Pochard Handicraft Market. This is the best place to buy souvenirs and gifts for families and friends in Antananarivo.
 

A Small Stall in Pochard Market

Local Festivals in March - Malagasy New Year

The date of the Malagasy New Year changes every year, usually falling around March 21st and lasting for 2 days. This is also the time when they celebrate harvest and the end of the rainy season on the streets with dancing, folk music, and traditional Hiragasy, which is a Malagasy performing art including singing, dancing, and speeches.

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