Antananarivo Weather in October

Season: Dry Season
In Short: last month in dry season, warm, precipitation increases but not too much yet

Antananarivo weather in October is quite warm, with the monthly average temperature varying from 12.9 - 25.8°C (55.22-78.44°F). It is the end of the dry season, so the precipitation sees a sharp rise to 75.8 mm on average from 10.6 mm of last month. It rains averagely for 7 days and the humidity reaches 67%. 

Moreover, in October, the sunrise time is at about 5:33 and the sun falls at 17:50 or so, making the average daytime reach about 12 hours and 30 minutes. Besides, the sunshine hours are averagely up to 8 hours daily. Thus, it’s quite important to prepare protection items from the sun rays, for example, sunscreen and sun hat.
 
Generally, the weather of Antananarivo in October can be defined as warm and dry.

  See also: Madagascar Weather in October 

Grand Rova Queen's Palace

What to Wear & Pack to Visit Antananarivo in October:

For boys: Boys can choose to wear cotton and linen T-shirts or short-sleeved shirts as tops, and sweatpants or anything
breathable and suitable for long-time walking as bottoms. A jacket or thin coat is needed when the temperature gets down in the evening.
 

For girls: In the daytime, a thin blouse with light jeans, a T-shirt with a skirt, or just a dress can all be great outfits for the day. If you plan to go to natural reserves or some suburban areas, you are advised to wear long-sleeved tops and trousers. After the sunset, it’s necessary to put on an extra coat. Or you may change the outfit into a hoodie and sports pants.

Why Come to Antananarivo in October?

First of all, October is seeing the end of the dry season in Madagascar. The animals and vegetation are starting to become lively again. In the meantime, the climate in October in Antananarivo is pleasant, and it doesn’t rain too much yet. Last, there are fewer visitors than in the summer vacation of July and August. Thus, it’s easier for tourists to book plane tickets and hotels at a good price.
 

Best Things to Do When Visiting Antananarivo in October:

Travel Recommendation:  

1. Spend Time with Cute Baby Lemurs in Lemurs’ Park

October is the season when lemurs are giving birth to babies. Therefore, if you come to Antananarivo in October, it’s effortless for you to see the harmonious scene of a lemur mother holding her baby. With 9 species of lemurs, the Lemurs’ Park is the best and nearest spot for visitors to see most kinds of lemurs at once when visiting Antananarivo. The lemurs are raised on an island in the park and you need to row a boat there. The greatest thing is that visitors are able to get very close to the cute lemurs and feed them. Additionally, the park also has various vegetation and reptiles for visitors to explore.

A Couple of Lemurs in Lemurs' Park

2. Visit Tsimbazaza Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Thanks to the increasing rainfall in October, vegetation starts to turn lush again in Antananarivo. Tsimbazaza Zoo and Botanical Gardens offers visitors a comprehensive tour experience. You can visit a zoo, a botanic garden, and an archeology museum in one spot. Plants like palm and orchids are thriving in the garden. The zoo has raised some sharks and local reptiles. In addition, in the museum, specimens of giant lizards and some no-longer-existent animals are displayed. In all, if you don’t have too much time to trek in a remote rainforest to see those animals, Tsimbazaza Zoo and Botanical Gardens can be an option.

Special Chameleon in Tsimbazaza Zoo

3. Feel the Holiday Vibe of Madajazzcar Festival

Visiting Antananarivo in October 2025, you will have a chance to witness Malagasy Madajazzcar, which is a grand festival and will last for 2 weeks. At that time, jazz music will be played all over Antananarivo. International musicians and singers will come here and take part in this event.

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