Best Time to Visit Kilimanjaro for Hiking | Weather by Month

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Outdoor activities Potential

83/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

September, July, August

Avoid

March, April, May, November, December

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16°C – 20°C

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Kilimanjaro?

The best time to visit Kilimanjaro for hiking is September, July, August, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Kilimanjaro, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Kilimanjaro

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	64Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	26°	89	12.4	72%	shoulder
February	66Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	27°	65	12.1	70%	shoulder
March	55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	26°	154	13.7	71%	wet
April	40Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	19°	24°	273	16.8	79%	wet
May	40Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 90Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	23°	291	11	79%	wet
June	76Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	21°	69	3.9	78%	shoulder
July	81Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	21°	49	4.3	76%	dry
August	81Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	22°	42	4.7	73%	dry
September	83Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	24°	20	3.2	70%	dry
October	75Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	25°	50	6.4	68%	shoulder
November	52Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	19°	25°	167	18.9	73%	wet
December	58Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	19°	25°	123	16	77%	shoulder