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Climate in Upper Matsiatra
(Madagascar)

Average daytime and nighttime temperatures


All climate diagrams on this page come from the collected data of the official weather station in Upper Matsiatra in a height of 1109m above sea level. All data correspond to the average monthly values of the last 20 years.


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Upper Matsiatra is one of the coldest regions in Madagascar with an average daily high temperature of only 25 degrees. The climate is almost moderate, but also offers a few muggy months with high humidity and high temperatures. For several months of the year, it is warm to hot at temperatures continuously above 25 degrees, sometimes up to 28 degrees. Due to less rain, the best time for traveling is from April to September. The most rain days occur from from November to March.
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Sunshine hours per day
The number of hours of sunshine refers to the time when the sun is actually visible. That is, without any obstruction of visibility by clouds, fog or mountains. With 8 hours per day, October is the sunniest month in the region of Upper Matsiatra. In June, the sun shines the least.
Rain days per month
A rain day is a day on which at least 0.1 mm precipitation (=0.1 liter) per square meter falls. This can be rain, snow, hail or even dew. So it does not have to rain the whole day. With 22 rain days, January offers the most rain days, while June has the fewest.
Precipitation amount in mm/day
The amount of precipitation is measured in millimeters per square meter. Thus, at two mm/day, two liters of water fall on one square meter within 24 hours. With only 0.3 mm, the least amount of rain falls in August. January, on the other hand, has the most rain.
Relative humidity in %
Warm air can absorb more moisture than cold air. The relative humidity indicates how much moisture can be physically contained in the air. At high humidity, a person feels uncomfortable and perceives this as oppressive. In general, a relative humidity of 40-60% feels pleasant. With only 77% humidity on average, it is quite dry in October. The highest value of 86% is experienced here in March.
Absolute humidity in g/m³
In warm months, there is also a higher absolute humidity almost everywhere. At a temperature of 25°C, air can absorb up to 23 grams of water per cubic meter. At 20°C, it is only 17.3 grams. A relative humidity of 40% at 25°C thus corresponds to an absolute humidity of 9.2 grams of water. From a proportion of approx. 13.5 grams, humans perceive the air as muggy. This limit is reached for 7 months in Upper Matsiatra, although these are average values, and a month is rarely completely or not at all humid.
Humidex
The "Humidex" (humidity index) is an index of well-being in warmer areas, calculated from the air temperature, relative humidity and dew point. The index corresponds approximately to the temperature felt. At high temperatures, the body transports heat away by sweating. At high humidity, the ambient air can only absorb a small amount of sweat and thus one feels uncomfortable. An index of 20-29 is considered comfortable. Up to 39, people perceive the air as slightly uncomfortable, and above 40, as very uncomfortable. Values above 45 are dangerous in the long run and often lead to heat stroke.
Map of Upper Matsiatra

Most important cities in the region »Upper Matsiatra«

The region has a west-east extension of about 80 km and over 200 km from north to south.

CityPopulationGeo position
Fianarantsoa167,22721° 27' 10"S47° 5' 8"E
Ambalavao28,02721° 49' 60"S46° 55' 60"E
Ikalamavony15,60121° 8' 60"S46° 34' 60"E
Fandrandava9,00021° 31' 0"S47° 15' 0"E
Anandravy4,00022° 53' 60"S47° 22' 0"E


Data basis: German Weather Service, individual values averaged and supplemented by own elements. Data on cities and inhabitants: geonames.org, United Nations Statistics Division and own research.
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