Mount Kilimanjaro Klima and Average Wetter
Klima of Mount Kilimanjaro: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Mount Kilimanjaro month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Monat | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | -6° | -10° | 722 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Februar | -6° | -10° | 411 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| März | -5° | -9° | 592 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | -5° | -9° | 792 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mai | -5° | -10° | 548 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Juni | -6° | -11° | 234 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Juli | -6° | -11° | 156 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| August | -6° | -12° | 221 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| September | -6° | -11° | 307 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oktober | -6° | -10° | 580 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | -6° | -9° | 634 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dezember | -6° | -9° | 767 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Polar. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Mount Kilimanjaro
Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Mount Kilimanjaro compares mit nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Mount Kilimanjaro.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | 200 km | 20°C | +28°C warmer | 884 mm |
| Kenya | 206 km | 19°C | +28°C warmer | 817 mm |
| Nairobi | 206 km | 19°C | +28°C warmer | 817 mm |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 207 km | 18°C | +26°C warmer | 898 mm |
| Serengeti National Park | 292 km | 23°C | +31°C warmer | 776 mm |
Beste Reisezeit Mount Kilimanjaro
Go in Juni, Juli and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Januar, Februar and März – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Mount Kilimanjaro
Today is about average for Oktober. The forecast high of -5°C is in line mit the -6°C typical for this month.
A 96% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Sichtweite is down und 0,1 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -11°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
At 5.895 m, air here runs roughly 38°C cooler than the same latitude at sea level.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Dezember und Februar.
What und pack, what und skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots mit grip for ice
- A packable rain shell – 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Januar, Februar and März – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
Mount Kilimanjaro is a mountain in Tansania. Mount Kilimanjaro is a mountain known as Africa's highest free-standing peak. It sits at 5.895 m above sea level.
Aktuell sind es -6°C (21°F) in Mount Kilimanjaro mit teilweise bewölkt. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt -10°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen -11°C und -5°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 96%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 2.5/10 – schlecht — anderen tag wählen.
Die beste Reisezeit für Mount Kilimanjaro is Juni, Juli and August. Das Klima ist polar. Januar, Februar and März sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. März ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um -5°C, während August ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um -12°C.
Der nächstgelegene große Flughafen ist Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), about 200 km away. Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Maasai Mära National Reserve and Mount Kenya.
Kurz gesagt. Today is about average for Oktober. The forecast high of -5°C is in line mit the -6°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 9 AM und 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Sichtweite is down und 0,1 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -11°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Kilimanjaro?
Mount Kilimanjaro is a mountain in Tansania. Its coordinates are -3.0674, 37.3556. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Mount Kilimanjaro jetzt?
It is currently -6°C (21°F) mit teilweise bewölkt. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 77% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time und visit Mount Kilimanjaro?
Juni, Juli and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Kilimanjaro, which has a polar climate. Januar, Februar and März are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Kilimanjaro in?
Mount Kilimanjaro observes Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00). The Ortszeit is 8:30 AM.
What is the nearest airport und Mount Kilimanjaro?
The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 200 km away.
What are the top things und do in Mount Kilimanjaro?
Popular options include Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Maasai Mära National Reserve, Mount Kenya and Nungwi Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated Oktober 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
