Antsirabe Weather in November

Season: Rainy Season; Spring

Key points:
1. Warm temperatures from 15 to 28°C (59 to 82°F);
2. Start of the rainy season and 14 rainy days in total averagely;
3. Frequent rainfall causes inconveniences for your tour.

Verdant Plants in Antsirabe in Rainy Season

Temperature

Antsirabe has a warm climate in November with its average temperatures typically ranging from 15 to 28°C (59 to 82°F). The temperatures in a day vary so significantly because of the high altitude of Antsirabe. So it’s necessary to dress accordingly in such weather.

Rainfall

As the rainy season begins in this month, Antsirabe receives abundant rainfall of 188 mm and averagely 14 rainy days, bringing humidity of 67%. High rainfall has an influence on road conditions and tourists’ itineraries. Therefore, November is not a good month to travel to Antsirabe. If you insist on visiting this city this month, it’s recommended that you check weather conditions beforehand and arrange your travel on days in better weather.

Daytime / Sunshine Hours

Antsirabe’s daytime in November gets longer and longer approximately from 12h50min to 13h15min. Sunrise can be seen as early as at 5:03 and the latest sunset occurs at 18:17.

See also: Madagascar Weather in November

What to Wear for Visiting Antsirabe in November

If you have decided to visit Antsirabe in November, 2025, you are suggested to bring clothes made of cotton, linen, or quick-dry materials, so that you won’t get clammy in the warm rainy season.

Girls: A short-sleeved shirt, a T-shirt, or a dress is suitable during the warm day here. It’s cooler at night, so a thin coat is necessary. Short pants or skirts are enough for your sightseeing in the downtown area. If you want to hike on the volcano, since plants are luxuriant on both sides of the dirt road, you can wear long pants to protect your skin.

Boys: A short-sleeved shirt and shorts are good options. For a cooler weather and an activity in the wild, you can bring long-sleeved shirts and long pants.

Shoes: Breathable and non-slip sneakers are better in this month, and you can additionally bring waterproof shoe covers for rainy days.

Accessories: Firstly, rain gear such as an umbrella or a raincoat is necessary in the rainy season. Secondly, to prevent bites from mosquitoes which are active in warm and damp November, you can bring an anti-mosquito spray or use anti-mosquito stickers. Thirdly, given the temperature difference and the damp weather, medicine for a cold and mosquito-borne diseases is also requisite.

Best Things to Do in Antsirabe in November

Travel Recommendation Rate:

1. Admire the Fahaleovantena Tribes Monument

Rickshaw on Antsirabe's Street

In November, there are some sunny and cloudy days on which you can go to downtown Antsirabe and admire the Fahaleovantena Tribes Monument. As a must-go spot in this city, the monument stands for Madagascar’s independence and is engraved with names of 18 ethnic groups of the country. You can also see a zebu head sculpture in the lower part of the monument and the zebu is regarded as a holy animal by local people.

Tip: Plants around the monument become vibrant again in November and you can enjoy more beautiful scenery and take good photos.

2. Visit Antsirabe’s Largest Gallery Renty Madagasik'art

Indoor activities are less affected by rain in November and Antsirabe’s largest gallery Renty Madagasik'art is a good place for you to admire paintings and handcrafts from more than 10 Madagascan artists. From realistic portraits of local people to various wood carvings, works of art in the gallery are impressive. You can also watch staff here making woodcuts.

Tip: You can buy a work of art here if you like, but please pay attention to its weight in case your luggage weighs more than 20 kg and breaks the aviation regulation when you leave Madagascar.

3. Take a Hot Spring Bath in Les Thermes

In Antsirabe with a damp climate in November, taking a hot spring bath can be a comfortable experience. Hot spring water in the bath center Les Thermes can make your blood circulation quicker so that you feel fresh rather than stuffy in the rainy season. In addition, people living here believe hot spring water can help cure many diseases including rheumatism.

Tip: After you take the bath, wipe your skin and wear your clothes in time, or it’s easy to catch a cold.

Travel Tips

1. Avoid hiking on rainy days because it’s difficult to walk on muddy and slippery dirt roads in mountain areas.
2. Fewer tourists choose to visit Antsirabe in its rainy season, making November the slack season with more discounts on air tickets and hotel rooms. You can have a quieter trip at a lower cost.

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