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Madagascar: where it's most comfortable this week

7-day country score — 63, comfortable · #65 of 165 countries · 123 cities · Updated: 27 Oct, 21:01 · Open-Meteo
46 of 123 cities are comfortable for a trip (60+) Top this week: Ambatolampy · 83
Ideal 9% Comfortable 28% Acceptable 33% Challenging 29%
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A comparison of 31 cities in Madagascar by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop. A comparison of 23 regions of Madagascar by VanSky score — where it's most comfortable to travel right now. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea.

The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.

80–100
Ideal
60–79
Comfortable
40–59
Acceptable
20–39
Challenging
0–19
Extreme

The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.

∅ 7-day average

Top cities in Madagascar by VanSky Regions of Madagascar

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Ivato
Analamanga
94
Miarinarivo
Itasy
91
Imerintsiatosika
Itasy
89
Antananarivo
Analamanga
89
Moramanga
Alaotra-Mangoro
84
Ambositra
Amoron'i Mania
80
Fianarantsoa
Haute Matsiatra
80
Ambatondrazaka
Alaotra-Mangoro
77
Antanifotsy
Vakinankaratra
73
Farafangana
Atsimo-Atsinanana
67
Antsirabe
Vakinankaratra
63
Manakara
Fitovinany Region
63
Toliara
Atsimo-Andrefana
59
Tôlanaro
Anosy
58
Antsiranana
Diana Region
58

VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood; in heat the sun is no longer a bonus
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, heat, storm, downpour
  • Heat counts by feels-like temperature: at 32°+ the score can’t reach “Comfortable”, muggy nights lower it further
  • A dangerous day drags the week down: a storm or downpour in the forecast keeps the week from being “Comfortable”
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Antanifotsy 73
  2. 2 Imerintsiatosika 89
  3. 3 Ambositra 80
  4. 4 Ivato 94
  5. 5 Miarinarivo 91

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Antsohihy 25
  2. 2 Maevatanana 32
  3. 3 Ambanja 25
  4. 4 Hell-Ville 24
  5. 5 Antsalova 17

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Madagascar for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Madagascar?
Weather data for all cities in Madagascar is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.
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