Best Time to Visit Antsirabe

The best time to visit Antsirabe is from May to October in the local dry season. In this period, rainy days are much less, scarcely affecting your sightseeing and local road conditions since most roads in Antsirabe are dirt ones and easily become muddy and slippery after rain. In addition, the average temperatures in this period are moderate with a range from 9 to 25°C (48 to 77°F). Whether you admire French-style buildings in Antsirabe’s downtown or hike to view the holy Lake Tritriva and impressive waterfalls, you will feel quite comfortable in these months.

Antsirabe Streetscape on a Sunny Day

It should be noted that Antsirabe locates on the central highland of Madagascar and the high altitude of about 1,500 meters (4,920 feet) leads to a great temperature variation more than 10°C (50°F) in a day in the coolest July and August, so remember to add clothes in time to prevent catching a chill.

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From November to April, Antsirabe receives lots of rain and rainy days account for more than a half of each month. Antsirabe lies in a mountainous area, and slippery dirt roads on mountains make it difficult to hike, let along viewing lakes and waterfalls on the way. If you insist on visiting Antsirabe between November, 2025 and April, 2026, you are suggested to visit the downtown area only and avoid mountain climbing and hiking in rainy days.

This period also has its advantage over other months. Fewer tourists choose to visit Antsirabe in these months, resulting in the slack tourism season here. So the prices of flight tickets and hotel rooms are lower and you can have your tour at a lower cost.

Lake View on a Rainy Day in Antsirabe

From May on, Antsirabe’s dry season begins and there are averagely only 4 to 6 rainy days in each of these three month, bringing good road conditions. Meanwhile, average temperatures of these months are moderate between 10 and 25°C (50 and 77°F), and you will feel neither too hot nor too cold.

Such good weather is suitable for both strolling around downtown Antsirabe and hiking in the surrounding areas.

Attractive Building in Antsirabe

In July and August, people in many countries in the northern hemisphere have their summer vacations and more tourists come to visit Madagascar including Antsirabe. Accordingly, prices of air tickets and hotel rooms increase in this period and you are recommended to book your flight and hotel room ahead.

Given that July and August have the lowest average temperature of 9°C, it’s necessary to add clothes when night falls and use the fireplace in your hotel room.

Mountain View During Hiking in Antsirabe

Antsirabe experiences its transition from the dry season to the rainy season in October. Although temperatures in this month are mild, rainy days reach 10 on average. So it’s advisable to check local weather broadcasts in advance. You can still have a wonderful tour if you arrange your sightseeing on sunny and cloudy days.