Mount Kilimanjaro Climă and Average Vreme
Climă of Mount Kilimanjaro: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climă in Mount Kilimanjaro month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Lună | Avg high | Avg low | Ploaiefall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ianuarie | -6° | -10° | 722 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| februarie | -6° | -10° | 411 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| martie | -5° | -9° | 592 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aprilie | -5° | -9° | 792 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mai | -5° | -10° | 548 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iunie | -6° | -11° | 234 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iulie | -6° | -11° | 156 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| august | -6° | -12° | 221 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| septembrie | -6° | -11° | 307 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| octombrie | -6° | -10° | 580 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| noiembrie | -6° | -9° | 634 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| decembrie | -6° | -9° | 767 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climă type: Polar. Sursă: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Mount Kilimanjaro
Ridicatest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Mount Kilimanjaro compares cu 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 |
Cea mai bună perioadă Mount Kilimanjaro
Go in iunie, iulie and august. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: ianuarie, februarie and martie - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Mount Kilimanjaro
Today is slightly warmer than average for octombrie. The forecast high of -4°C is 2.2°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 22 mm is forecast, which is enough și soak trails and slow traffic.
Vizibilitate is down și 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 decembrie și februarie.
What și pack, what și skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots cu 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 ianuarie, februarie and martie - historically the least comfortable months here.
Rezumat
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.
Acum sunt -10°C (14°F) in Mount Kilimanjaro cu acoperit. Temperatura resimțită este -14°C. Astăzi temperaturile variază între -10°C și -4°C. Probabilitatea de precipitații este de 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.5/10 - slab — alege altă zi.
Cea mai bună perioadă pentru a vizita Mount Kilimanjaro is iunie, iulie and august. Clima este polar. ianuarie, februarie and martie tend și be the least comfortable months. martie is the warmest month cu average highs near -5°C, while august is the coldest cu 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.
Pe scurt. Today is slightly warmer than average for octombrie. The forecast high of -4°C is 2.2°C above the -6°C typical for this month. The best window și be outside is roughly 7 AM și 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Vizibilitate is down și 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 Tanzania. Its coordinates are -3.0674, 37.3556. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Mount Kilimanjaro acum?
It is currently -10°C (14°F) cu acoperit. Umiditate is 100% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time și visit Mount Kilimanjaro?
iunie, iulie and august offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Kilimanjaro, which has a polar climate. ianuarie, februarie and martie 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 2:55 PM.
What is the nearest airport și Mount Kilimanjaro?
The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 200 km away.
What are the top things și 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognoză and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calitatea aerului and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climă 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 octombrie 6, 2026 at 2:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
