Mount Kilimanjaro Weather Forecast
Mount Kilimanjaro weather: 19°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Mount Kilimanjaro is a mountain in Tanzania. Mount Kilimanjaro is a mountain known as Africa's highest free-standing peak. It sits at 19.341 ft above sea level.
Right now it is 19°F (-7°C) in Mount Kilimanjaro with overcast. It feels like 12°F. Today runs from 8°F to 23°F. Chance of precipitation is 53%. Sightseeing conditions score 3.6/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit Mount Kilimanjaro is June, July and August. The climate is polar. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 23°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 11°F.
The closest major airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), about 124 mi away. Nearby highlights include Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve and Mount Kenya.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 23°F is in line with the 21°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibility is down to 0,0 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near 8°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Mount Kilimanjaro right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:52 PM, Oct 1 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Mount Kilimanjaro
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 23° / 8° | 53% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 24° / 9° | 29% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 25° / 10° | 99% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 21° / 18° | 100% · 0,6 in | 4 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 24° / 18° | 100% · 0,5 in | 3 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 25° / 16° | 100% · 0,3 in | 2 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 23° / 19° | 100% · 0,9 in | 3 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light showers | 24° / 19° | 100% · 0,6 in | 2 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 23° / 19° | 100% · 1,2 in | 2 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌧️ Showers | 22° / 18° | 100% · 1,8 in | 3 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light showers | 25° / 18° | 100% · 1,2 in | 3 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌧️ Showers | 21° / 18° | 100% · 1,9 in | 3 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌧️ Showers | 23° / 17° | 100% · 1,6 in | 3 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌧️ Showers | 22° / 18° | 94% · 1,6 in | 3 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light showers | 23° / 18° | 36% · 0,6 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | 21° / 16° | 36% | -- | — |
Climate in Mount Kilimanjaro month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21° | 14° | 28,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 22° | 14° | 16,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 23° | 16° | 23,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 22° | 16° | 31,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 22° | 15° | 21,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| June | 22° | 12° | 9,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| July | 22° | 12° | 6,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| August | 21° | 11° | 8,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| September | 22° | 13° | 12,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| October | 21° | 14° | 22,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 22° | 15° | 25,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 21° | 15° | 30,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Mount Kilimanjaro
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Air quality and pollen in Mount Kilimanjaro
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Mount Kilimanjaro
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and March - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 right now?
It is currently 19°F (-7°C) with overcast. Humidity is 78% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mount Kilimanjaro?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Kilimanjaro, which has a polar climate. January, February and March 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 1:52 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Mount Kilimanjaro?
The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 124 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 1, 2026 at 1:52 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
