Mid-January to mid-March are very popular among climbers

The weather is perfectly balanced: it is neither too cold, nor too wet

Generally dry, though occasional rains may happen

The possibility of rain increases in the second half of March as the “big” wet season advances

The “big” rainy season starts at the end of March and continues until the middle of May

April marks the beginning of the coldest time of the year in Tanzania

These months are so dank and drizzle that some operators simply do not offer climbs in April/May at all

The frequency of rain gradually decreases

The weather on Kilimanjaro is fairly dry and clear

The nights are still cold

June is usually quiet, sunny, and an underrated month in terms of climbing.

Low traffic

Traffic picks up at the end of July

The peak climbing season on Kilimanjaro

Clearer and warmer days compared to June/July

At the same time it may be cloudy in the forest/moorland zone, as well as it may be rainy on the southern routes (Machame and Umbwe)

Sunny weather once you leave the rain forest behind

Low traffic in October with favorable weather

At the end of October, the weather becomes more unpredictable

November is the “small” rainy season

The temperatures have dropped and the moisture mist covers the Mount, making your climb more tricky and risky

November might not be the best pick in terms of weather

Great opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking views of misty-covered Mount with its snow-capped peak, and to make some terrific pictures

Second peak climbing season on Kilimanjaro

The rainy weather from November may last into mid-December

The climbers traffic is extremely high

High chance of raining and thick clouding in the lower altitudes of Kilimanjaro