Antsirabe Weather in July

Season: Dry Season; Winter

Key Points:
1. Coolest month throughout the year;
2. Mild days and cool nights;
3. Little rainfall;
4. Good time to travel to Antsirabe.

Dirt Road in Antsirabe in Dry Season

Temperature

Antsirabe weather in July features mild days and cool nights, with the average temperature ranging between 9 and 21°C (48 and 70°F). The temperature variation between day and night is great because of its location on the central highland. During the day, the weather here is temperate and you won’t feel cold. When night falls, the temperature can fall significantly to 9°C averagely which is the lowest throughout the year. To keep warm, you’d better add clothes and use the fireplace in your hotel room.

Rainfall

July is in the middle of dry season and Antsirabe receives only 17 mm of precipitation and 4 rainy days. The humidity is around 75%. With quite low rainfall and more sunny days this month, Antsirabe has roads in good condition, and tourists can arrange many outdoor activities to fully explore this city.

Daylight and Sunshine Hours

In July, Antsirabe has daytime approximately from 10h 55min to 11h 10min, with the earliest sunrise at 6:19 and the latest sunset at 17:24. Sunshine lasts for about 6.9 hours per day on average, so you have enough daytime to enjoy scenery here.

Clothes Advice for Visiting Antsirabe in July

Tops: During the day with mild weather, you can wear a long-sleeved shirt, a hoodie, or a piece of thin knitwear. In the early morning and late evening, it’s cooler and you need to add a sweater or a windbreaker to keep warm.

Bottoms: You are suggested to wear comfortable long trousers such as sweatpants and jeans.

Shoes: Breathable sneakers or flats are recommended if you plan to travel to Antsirabe in July, 2025.

Accessories: In Antsirabe with an altitude of around 1,500 meters (4,920 feet), it’s necessary to prevent sunburn caused by strong UV radiation. So you’d better pack a sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sun hat into your luggage. Besides, in consideration of the temperature difference here throughout the day, you’better bring cold medicine.

Best Things to Do in Antsirabe in July

Travel Recommendation Rate:

1. Admire French-style and Also Unique Architecture

In July, Antsirabe has more sunny days, suitable for leisurely wandering around the downtown area. Antsirabe was once a colony of France, so architecture here is mostly in a French style. For example, the Antsirabe Cathedral with a 4-story bell tower is in a Gothic style and the ancient train station Gare D’Antsirabe is in red and yellowish brown colors. Besides, to commemorate Antsirabe’s independence, the Fahaleovantena Tribes Monument is built on the main avenue; it is also a must-go site in Antsirabe.

2. View Waterfalls

Antsirabe in July has little rainfall and the precipitation barely affects road conditions and your sightseeing. Besides, the dry climate here won’t cause floods or landslides. So it’s suitable to view Chutes d'Antafofo, Cascade de Betafo, and Piscine Naturelle d'Ambodiriana, three impressive waterfalls in the mountainous area. On sunny days, water vapor in the cascading waterfall refracts sunlight and is in different vibrant colors.

3. Take a Hot Spring Bath in Les Thermes or Centre Thermal Antsirabe

Hot springs are also unmissable in Antsirabe in July. In local hot spring hotels such as Les Thermes and Center Thermal Antsirabe, you can enjoy a hot spring bath to keep warm at chilly night. What’s more, after you finish your sightseeing on mild and pleasant days, taking a hot spring bath can improve your blood circulation, ease the physical fatigue, and help to relax yourself.

Travel Tips

1. Wear a mask if you need to walk on dirt roads. In the dry season, it can prevent dust from getting into your mouth and nose. You can also wear clothes in dark colors in dusty places.
2. When you take a hot spring bath, please take care of your belongings, choose a pool in an appropriate temperature, and do not soak in the bath too long.
3. In July, summer vacations begin in some countries in the northern hemisphere and Antsirabe enters its peak tourism season. You are suggested to book air tickets and hotel rooms in advance if you plan to go there in the coming July of 2025.