Mount Kilimanjaro Klima and Average Vær
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.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | -6° | -10° | 722 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| februar | -6° | -10° | 411 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mars | -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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| desember | -6° | -9° | 767 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Polar. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Mount Kilimanjaro
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Mount Kilimanjaro compares med 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 tid å besøke 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 mars - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Mount Kilimanjaro
Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of -4°C is 2.5°C above the -6°C typical for this month.
A 86% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Sikt is down til 0,2 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. 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 desember til februar.
What til pack, what til skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots med grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 6 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 mars - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
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.
Akkurat nå er det -5°C (23°F) in Mount Kilimanjaro med overskyet. Det føles som -9°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom -12°C til -4°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 86%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.7/10 - dårlig — vurder en annen dag.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Mount Kilimanjaro is juni, juli and august. Klimaet er polar. januar, februar and mars tend til be the least comfortable months. mars is the warmest month med average highs near -5°C, while august is the coldest med 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 mara National Reserve and Mount Kenya.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of -4°C is 2.5°C above the -6°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 9 AM til 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Sikt is down til 0,2 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. 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 akkurat nå?
It is currently -5°C (23°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 43% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Mount Kilimanjaro?
juni, juli and august offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Kilimanjaro, which has a polar climate. januar, februar and mars 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 2:10 AM.
What is the nearest airport til Mount Kilimanjaro?
The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 200 km away.
What are the top things til do in Mount Kilimanjaro?
Popular options include Ngorongoro Conservation Area, 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet 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 1, 2026 at 2:10 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
