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The climate of Toamasina (or Tamatave) is tropical, with a warmer, rainier period from December to April and a cooler period from June to September.
The city is located on the east coast of Madagascar, where there is no dry season because the southeast trade winds bring rain even in the austral winter. However, the least rainy period is from September to November.
Toamasina - Climate data
In Toamasina, the
average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 21.5 °C (70.7 °F), that of the warmest month (February) is of 27.2 °C (81.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Toamasina - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 23 | 31 | 27.2 | 74 | 88 | 81 |
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| February | 23 | 31 | 27.2 | 74 | 89 | 81 |
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| March | 23 | 31 | 26.9 | 73 | 88 | 80.5 |
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| April | 22 | 30 | 25.9 | 71 | 86 | 78.5 |
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| May | 20 | 29 | 24.3 | 68 | 83 | 75.7 |
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| June | 18 | 27 | 22.6 | 65 | 80 | 72.7 |
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| July | 17 | 26 | 21.5 | 63 | 78 | 70.7 |
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| August | 17 | 26 | 21.6 | 63 | 79 | 70.9 |
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| September | 18 | 27 | 22.2 | 64 | 80 | 72 |
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| October | 19 | 28 | 23.6 | 67 | 82 | 74.4 |
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| November | 21 | 29 | 25 | 69 | 85 | 77 |
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| December | 22 | 31 | 26.5 | 72 | 87 | 79.7 |
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| Year | 20.3 | 28.8 | 24.5 | 68.5 | 83.8 | 76 |
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In Toamasina,
precipitation amounts to 3370 millimeters (132.7 inches) per year: it is therefore very abundant. It ranges from 120 mm (4.7 in) in the driest month (September) to 480 mm (18.9 in) in the wettest one (March). Here is the average precipitation.
Toamasina - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 410 | 16.1 | 19 |
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| February | 380 | 15 | 17 |
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| March | 480 | 18.9 | 21 |
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| April | 325 | 12.8 | 18 |
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| May | 230 | 9.1 | 17 |
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| June | 260 | 10.2 | 18 |
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| July | 290 | 11.4 | 22 |
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| August | 220 | 8.7 | 20 |
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| September | 120 | 4.7 | 15 |
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| October | 135 | 5.3 | 13 |
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| November | 170 | 6.7 | 14 |
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| December | 355 | 14 | 17 |
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| Year | 3370 | 132.7 | 211 |
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At Toamasina, the
sea temperature ranges from 24 °C (75 °F) in August, September to 28.5 °C (83 °F) in January, February, March. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Toamasina - Sea temperature| Month | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
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January | 28.5 | 83 | February | 28.5 | 83 | March | 28.5 | 83 | April | 28 | 82 | May | 27 | 81 | June | 26 | 78 | July | 24.5 | 76 | August | 24 | 75 | September | 24 | 76 | October | 25 | 77 | November | 26 | 79 | December | 27.5 | 82 | Year | 26.5 | 79.7 |
In Toamasina, there are on average around 2410
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Toamasina - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 7 | 225 | February | 7 | 200 | March | 6 | 190 | April | 6.5 | 195 | May | 6 | 190 | June | 5.5 | 160 | July | 5.5 | 165 | August | 6 | 185 | September | 7 | 210 | October | 7.5 | 235 | November | 8 | 235 | December | 7 | 220 | Year | 6.6 | 2410 |
Toamasina - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the weather in Toamasina is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F) and a maximum of 31.3 °C (88.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 410 mm (16.1 in), distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
February, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Toamasina is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.5 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 380 mm (15 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
March, the weather in Toamasina is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.9 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.9 °C (73.2 °F) and a maximum of 31 °C (87.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 480 mm (18.9 in), distributed over 21 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
April, the weather in Toamasina is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.9 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21.8 °C (71.2 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (85.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 325 mm (12.8 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
May, the weather in Toamasina is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.3 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 20.1 °C (68.1 °F) and a maximum of 28.5 °C (83.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (63 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 230 mm (9.1 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
June, the weather in Toamasina is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 22.6 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 18.3 °C (65 °F) and a maximum of 26.9 °C (80.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 260 mm (10.2 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (78.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
In
July, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Toamasina is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 17.2 °C (63 °F) and a maximum of 25.8 °C (78.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 290 mm (11.4 in), distributed over 22 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (76.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
In
August, the weather in Toamasina is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.6 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 17.2 °C (63 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 220 mm (8.7 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
In
September, the weather in Toamasina is usually warm. The average temperature is of 22.2 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17.7 °C (63.9 °F) and a maximum of 26.7 °C (80.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
In
October, the weather in Toamasina is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 23.6 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 19.2 °C (66.6 °F) and a maximum of 27.9 °C (82.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
In
November, the weather in Toamasina is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.0 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 20.6 °C (69.2 °F) and a maximum of 29.3 °C (84.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (63 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
In
December, the weather in Toamasina is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.4 °C (72.3 °F) and a maximum of 30.7 °C (87.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 355 mm (14 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.