Antsirabe Weather in August

Season: Dry Season; Winter

Overview:
1. Mild days and cooler nights;
2. Driest month throughout the year;
3. Good time to travel to Antsirabe.

Temperature

In August, Antsirabe in central highland of Madagascar has the average highest temperature no more than 23°C, making it comfortable to go sightseeing. While at night, the temperature can drop to around 10°C averagely due to Antsirabe’ s high altitude about 1,500 meters (4,920 feet), so you need to add clothes such as a windbreaker to keep warm and use the fireplace in the hotel room if necessary.

Rainfall

August has the lowest rainfall throughout the year, which is 9 mm of precipitation and 3 rainy days, bringing humidity of 69%. Such low rainfall basically has no impact on local dirt roads so that you can enjoy your sightseeing worry-free around Antsirabe.

Daylight and Sunshine Hours

In August, Antsirabe has daytime approximately between 11h10min and 11h40min. Sunshine here lasts for about 8.1 hours each day averagely.

What to Wear and Bring for Visiting Antsirabe in August

Tops: During the mild day here, you are suggested to wear a long-sleeved shirt or hoodie. In the early morning or when night falls, you can add a windbreaker or thin sweater to prevent catching a cold.

Bottoms: Long sweatpants or jeans are suitable if you are going to travel to Antsirabe in August, 2025.

Shoes: Choose breathable sneakers or flats, and dark ones are preferred because they can mask dust on local dirt roads.

Accessories: In Antsirabe with a high elevation, you’d better wear sunglasses and a sun hat, or apply sunblock to prevent sunburn caused by strong UV radiation. In addition, in consideration of the significant temperature variation here, you are suggested to bring cold medicine. Anti-malarial medicine is also a requisite.

Best Things to Do in Antsirabe in August

Travel Recommendation Rate:

1. Hike to View the Lake Tritriva

In August with mild and sunny weather, it’s quite suitable to hike on surrounding volcanos. On the way, you can view the must-go volcanic lake Tritriva which is in a turquoise color and a shape similar to Madagascar. Surrounded by dense green trees, the lake looks like a sparling jewel in brilliant sunshine and provides a fantastic photographic spot for you. Besides, the lake is famous for a romantic but sad love story, which helps make it a sacred lake among the locals.

Tip: Please wear comfortable shoes for a long hike and a mask for blocking dust on dirt roads, and also bring enough drinking water.

2. Visit Downtown Antsirabe by Tricycle or Rickshaw

Rose Window of Cathedral in Antsirabe

In dry and pleasant weather in August, your sightseeing around Antsirabe is barely affected by rain and you can take a local tricycle or rickshaw to wander around the downtown area. Antsirabe, once a colony of France, has various French-style buildings including the Antsirabe Cathedral and the ancient train station Gare D’Antsirabe, and they look more majestic and beautiful on sunny days.

Tip: Prepare loose change for taking the tricycle or rickshaw.

3. Taking a Hot Spring Bath in Les Thermes

It’s a good choice to take a hot spring bath in Antsirabe in August. It not only makes you relaxed and comfortable when you finish your sightseeing during the day, but also keeps your body warm in the cooler evening. What’s more, local people believe the hot spring can heal rheumatism and some other diseases. You can go to Les Thermes, a local hot spring hotel which has pools in different temperatures.

Tip: Please take care of your belongings while you’re taking the bath, avoid long-time soaking, and drink some water in time to prevent dehydration.

Antsirabe Travel Tips in August

In August, people in some countries in the northern hemisphere enjoy their summer vacations and with its cool and dry climate, Antsirabe becomes one of their favorite destinations and hence enters its peak tourism season. For a smooth tour here, it’s necessary for you to book air tickets and hotel rooms in advance.