Upper Matsiatra weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Upper Matsiatra, Madagascar. Like most weather services, we show Upper Matsiatra at one spot: Fianarantsoa, its largest city. At 1:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 14°C (58°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Fianarantsoa weather
Is it raining in Fianarantsoa right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 14° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Fianarantsoa this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 27–30° and lows of 14–18°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Fianarantsoa lately?
In the past 7 days, Fianarantsoa had 4 rainy days and 56.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Fianarantsoa?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Upper Matsiatra weather by month
When is the best time to visit Upper Matsiatra?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Upper Matsiatra is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 18°C (65°F) in July to 26°C (79°F) in December.
What is the rainiest month in Upper Matsiatra?
January is the wettest month, with about 375 mm (14.8 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 32 mm (1.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Upper Matsiatra?
December is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 16°C (62°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 18°C (65°F) and lows of 9°C (49°F).
Does Upper Matsiatra have a rainy season?
Yes. Nov–Mar is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Aug–Sep is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Fianarantsoa), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Upper Matsiatra
Weather can differ a lot within Upper Matsiatra: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fianarantsoa | Apr–Oct | Nov–Mar | 18–26°C | 1,775 mm |
| Ambalavao | Apr–Oct | Nov–Mar | 18–26°C | 1,844 mm |
| Ikalamavony | Apr–Oct | Nov–Mar | 18–26°C | 1,773 mm |