Antananarivo Weather in May

Season: Dry Season
In Short: mild temperature, a little rainfall, abundant sunny days

The temperature in May in Antananarivo is quite pleasant, neither too cold nor too hot, making it a wonderful time to visit Antananarivo. Plus, we don’t see a lot of rainy days according to its historical data. In general, the weather of Antananarivo in May is cool with lots of sunny days and a little rainfall.

  See also: Madagascar Weather in May

To Look at Antananarivo on a Hill

Temperature:

In May, the climate of Antananarivo in the daytime is, actually, cool and comfortable. But it may be slightly colder in the evening, so putting on more clothes at night is a must for visitors.

Lowest Average Temperature: 12.3°C (54.14°F)
Highest Average Temperature: 23.2°C (73.76°F)
Mean Monthly Temperature: 19.5°C (67.1°F)

Rainfall:

In this month, Antananarivo witnesses declining precipitation. The total rainfall is quite low, so visitors will meet a dry Antananarivo.

Precipitation: 22.5 mm
Humidity: 78.5%
Rainy Days: 7

Sunset & Sunrise:

The sun rises at around 6:07 and falls at about 17:32. The average daytime is 11.5 hours.

Recommended Clothes & Things to Pack:

Women are advised to wear long dresses, blouses, and T-shirts, while men can take short-sleeved shirts, shorts and light jeans. In
all, it’s recommended that visitors bring breathable and sweat-absorbing clothing when coming to Antananarivo in May, 2025. As for shoes, the most important principle is comfortableness. Also, the dirt road in many suburban attractions are not easy to walk on, so non-slippery lightweight sneakers and flats are your best choices.

With more sunshine, it’s important to make enough sun-proof preparations. Thus, don’t forget to bring sunscreen and sun-proof clothes. You also need to take mosquito spray because of the prevalent mosquitoes. Medicine for cold and fever is also important since it’s easy to feel sick due to the huge daily temperature difference. 

Where to Go in May of Antananarivo:

Tourism Rate:

1. Andasibe National Park:

In dry season with cool weather, May is a good month to get close to nature. Within a four-hour driving distance from Antananarivo City center, Andasibe National Park is one of the first five national nature reserves built in Madagascar. There are dense tropical forests, around 126 species of wild orchids, and diverse species of Madagascar’s typical animals. You may get so close to those fluffy little lemurs. However, touching wild lemurs without protection is somewhat dangerous and not suggested. Meanwhile, in the Crocodile Valley, visitors can overlook the giant Nile crocodiles from the observation deck. 

Taking Pictures of Lemurs in Andasibe

2. Peyrieras Reserve:

Peyrieras Reserve is located along the road leading to Andasibe National Park. This is the best spot to drop by when heading to the national park. Visitors and photographers are able to get very close to the animals, mainly reptiles, in the reserve. It’s one of the top places near Antananarivo for tourists to see most of the representative tropical reptiles at once. Snakes, geckos, lizards, chameleons, and crocodiles are all raised here. You can even put the chameleons on your arms if you’re not scared. 

A Butterfly in Peyrieras Reserve

3. The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga

The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga is perfect for visiting at any time of the year. Listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it accommodates a series of royal buildings including royal palace and cemetery. It was mainly built by mud and bricks in the 17th century to serve as the residence of the Kingdom of Imerina.

The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga