Mount Kilimanjaro Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Mount Kilimanjaro: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Mount Kilimanjaro month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | -6° | -10° | 722 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| februari | -6° | -10° | 411 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maart | -5° | -9° | 592 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| april | -5° | -9° | 792 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mei | -5° | -10° | 548 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| juni | -6° | -11° | 234 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| juli | -6° | -11° | 156 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| augustus | -6° | -12° | 221 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| september | -6° | -11° | 307 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oktober | -6° | -10° | 580 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| november | -6° | -9° | 634 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| december | -6° | -9° | 767 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Polar. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Mount Kilimanjaro
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Mount Kilimanjaro compares met 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 reistijd Mount Kilimanjaro
Go in juni, juli and augustus. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari and maart – 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 met the -6°C typical for this month.
A 96% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Zichtbaarheid is down en 0,1 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Windstoten en 51 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -12°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 december en februari.
What en pack, what en skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots met 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.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints terwijl gusts stay above 51 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and maart – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
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.
Op dit moment is het -6°C (21°F) in Mount Kilimanjaro met motregen. Het voelt als -9°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen -12°C en -5°C. De kans op neerslag is 96%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 2.6/10 – slecht — kies een andere dag.
De beste tijd om Mount Kilimanjaro is juni, juli and augustus. Het klimaat is polar. januari, februari and maart zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. maart is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond -5°C, terwijl augustus is de koudste maand, met minima rond -12°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), about 200 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Maasai maaa National Reserve and Mount Kenya.
Kort gezegd. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of -5°C is in line met the -6°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 7 AM en 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Zichtbaarheid is down en 0,1 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Windstoten en 51 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -12°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 Afrika.
What is the weather like in Mount Kilimanjaro nu?
It is currently -6°C (21°F) met motregen. Luchtvochtigheid is 82% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Mount Kilimanjaro?
juni, juli and augustus offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Kilimanjaro, which has a polar climate. januari, februari and maart 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 lokale tijd is 2:49 PM.
What is the nearest airport en Mount Kilimanjaro?
The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 200 km away.
What are the top things en do in Mount Kilimanjaro?
Popular options include Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Maasai maaa 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 2:49 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
