Mount Kilimanjaro Klimat and Average Väder
Klimat of Mount Kilimanjaro: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimat in Mount Kilimanjaro month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Månad | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | -6° | -10° | 722 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| februari | -6° | -10° | 411 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mars | -5° | -9° | 592 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| april | -5° | -9° | 792 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maj | -5° | -10° | 548 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| juni | -6° | -11° | 234 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| juli | -6° | -11° | 156 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| augusti | -6° | -12° | 221 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| september | -6° | -11° | 307 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oktober | -6° | -10° | 580 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| november | -6° | -9° | 634 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| december | -6° | -9° | 767 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Klimat type: Polar. Källa: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Mount Kilimanjaro
Högest 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 |
Bästa tiden att besöka Mount Kilimanjaro
Go in juni, juli and augusti. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari 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 och 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 december och februari.
What och pack, what och 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 januari, februari and mars - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammanfattning
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.
Just nu är det -5°C (23°F) in Mount Kilimanjaro med mulet. Det känns som -9°C. I dag varierar temperaturen mellan -12°C och -4°C. Risken för nederbörd är 86%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.7/10 - dåligt — överväg en annan dag.
Bästa tiden att besöka Mount Kilimanjaro is juni, juli and augusti. Klimatet är polar. januari, februari and mars tend och be the least comfortable months. mars is the warmest month med average highs near -5°C, while augusti 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.
Enkelt förklarat. 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 och be outside is roughly 9 AM och 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Sikt is down och 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 just nu?
It is currently -5°C (23°F) med mulet. Luftfuktighet is 43% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time och visit Mount Kilimanjaro?
juni, juli and augusti offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Kilimanjaro, which has a polar climate. januari, februari 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 5:00 AM.
What is the nearest airport och Mount Kilimanjaro?
The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 200 km away.
What are the top things och 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognos and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimat 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 5:00 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
