Mount Kilimanjaro Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Mount Kilimanjaro: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Mount Kilimanjaro month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precip.itaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | -6° | -10° | 722 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| febrero | -6° | -10° | 411 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marzo | -5° | -9° | 592 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abril | -5° | -9° | 792 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| may | -5° | -10° | 548 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| junio | -6° | -11° | 234 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| julio | -6° | -11° | 156 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| agosto | -7° | -11° | 188 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| septiembre | -6° | -10° | 460 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| octubre | -6° | -10° | 580 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| noviembre | -6° | -9° | 634 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diciembre | -6° | -9° | 767 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Polar. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Mount Kilimanjaro
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Mount Kilimanjaro compares con 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 | 881 mm |
| Kenya | 206 km | 20°C | +28°C warmer | 809 mm |
| Nairobi | 206 km | 20°C | +28°C warmer | 809 mm |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 207 km | 18°C | +26°C warmer | 905 mm |
| Serengeti National Park | 292 km | 22°C | +31°C warmer | 788 mm |
Mejor época para visitar Mount Kilimanjaro
Go in junio, julio and agosto. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: enero, febrero and marzo – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Mount Kilimanjaro
Today is slightly warmer than average for agosto. The forecast high of -4°C is 3°C above the -7°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Visibilidad is down a 0,1 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -14°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 diciembre a febrero.
What a pack, what a skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots con 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 enero, febrero and marzo – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Mount Kilimanjaro is a mountain in Tanzania. Mount Kilimanjaro is a mountain known as Africa's highest free-standing peak. It sits at 5.895 m above sea level.
Ahora mismo hay -13°C (9°F) in Mount Kilimanjaro con mayormente despejado. La sensación térmica es de -17°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de -14°C a -4°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 100%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 2.4/10 – malo — considera otro día.
La mejor época para visitar Mount Kilimanjaro is junio, julio and agosto. El clima es polar. enero, febrero and marzo suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. marzo es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a -5°C, mientras agosto es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a -11°C.
El aeropuerto principal más cercano es Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), about 200 km away. Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park and Maasai mara National Reserve.
En términos sencillos. Today is slightly warmer than average for agosto. The forecast high of -4°C is 3°C above the -7°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 7 AM a 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibilidad is down a 0,1 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -14°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 Tanzania. Its coordinates are -3.0674, 37.3556. It lies in África.
What is the weather like in Mount Kilimanjaro ahora mismo?
It is currently -13°C (9°F) con mayormente despejado. Humedad is 83% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Mount Kilimanjaro?
junio, julio and agosto offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Kilimanjaro, which has a polar climate. enero, febrero and marzo 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 hora local is 6:53 AM.
What is the nearest airport a Mount Kilimanjaro?
The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 200 km away.
What are the top things a do in Mount Kilimanjaro?
Popular options include Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park, Maasai mara 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. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 agosto 26, 2026 at 6:53 AM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
