Mount Kilimanjaro Κλίμα and Average Καιρός
Κλίμα of Mount Kilimanjaro: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Κλίμα in Mount Kilimanjaro month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Μήνας | Avg high | Avg low | Βροχήfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ιανουάριος | -6° | -10° | 722 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Φεβρουάριος | -6° | -10° | 411 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Μάρτιος | -5° | -9° | 592 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Απρίλιος | -5° | -9° | 792 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Μάι | -5° | -10° | 548 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ιούνιος | -6° | -11° | 234 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ιούλιος | -6° | -11° | 156 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Αύγουστος | -6° | -12° | 221 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Σεπτέμβριος | -6° | -11° | 307 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Οκτώβριος | -6° | -10° | 580 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Νοέμβριος | -6° | -9° | 634 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Δεκέμβριος | -6° | -9° | 767 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Κλίμα type: Polar. Πηγή: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Mount Kilimanjaro
Υψηλόest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Mount Kilimanjaro compares με 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 |
Καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη Mount Kilimanjaro
Go in Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος and Αύγουστος. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Μάρτιος - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Mount Kilimanjaro
Today is slightly warmer than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of -4°C is 2.1°C above the -6°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 40 mm is forecast, which is enough έως soak trails and slow traffic.
Ορατότητα is down έως 0,1 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -10°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 Δεκέμβριος έως Φεβρουάριος.
What έως pack, what έως skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots με 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 Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Μάρτιος - historically the least comfortable months here.
Περίληψη
Mount Kilimanjaro is a mountain in Τανζανία. Mount Kilimanjaro is a mountain known as Africa's highest free-standing peak. It sits at 5.895 m above sea level.
Αυτή τη στιγμή είναι -5°C (23°F) in Mount Kilimanjaro με light drizzle. Η αισθητή θερμοκρασία είναι -9°C. Σήμερα η θερμοκρασία κυμαίνεται από -10°C έως -4°C. Η πιθανότητα βροχής είναι 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.3/10 - Κακές — εξετάστε άλλη ημέρα.
Η καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη στο Mount Kilimanjaro is Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος and Αύγουστος. Το κλίμα είναι polar. Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Μάρτιος tend έως be the least comfortable months. Μάρτιος is the warmest month με average highs near -5°C, while Αύγουστος is the coldest με lows near -12°C.
The closest major airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), about 200 km away. Nearby highlights include Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Maasai Μάρa National Reserve and Mount Kenya.
Με απλά λόγια. Today is slightly warmer than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of -4°C is 2.1°C above the -6°C typical for this month. The best window έως be outside is roughly 7 AM έως 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Ορατότητα is down έως 0,1 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -10°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 Τανζανία. Its coordinates are -3.0674, 37.3556. It lies in Αφρική.
What is the weather like in Mount Kilimanjaro τώρα?
It is currently -5°C (23°F) με light drizzle. Υγρασία is 90% and wind is 6 km/h.
When is the best time έως visit Mount Kilimanjaro?
Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος and Αύγουστος offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Kilimanjaro, which has a polar climate. Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Μάρτιος 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 local time is 9:31 AM.
What is the nearest airport έως Mount Kilimanjaro?
The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 200 km away.
What are the top things έως do in Mount Kilimanjaro?
Popular options include Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Maasai Μάρa 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. |
|---|---|
| Πρόγνωση and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ποιότητα αέρα and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Κλίμα 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 Οκτώβριος 27, 2026 at 9:31 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
