Mount Kilimanjaro
Tanzania · Sub-Saharan Africa
The best time to visit Mount Kilimanjaro is January–February, June–October and December, when it is at its strongest for hiking and nature & wildlife. One of the warmest and clearest periods for trekking to the summit, offering great visibility despite frequent high-altitude cloud cover. Popular window for international climbers escaping northern winter.
Plan a trip to Mount KilimanjaroMonth by month
| Month | Fit | Weather | Crowds & prices | What it's good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9/10 | -6°C · 28 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | Hiking, Nature & wildlife. One of the warmest and clearest periods for trekking to the summit, offering great visibility despite frequent high-altitude cloud cover. Popular window for international climbers escaping northern winter. |
| February | 9/10 | -5°C · 25 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | Hiking, Nature & wildlife. Favorable climbing conditions continue with relatively warm temperatures and clear mornings. Trail traffic is moderately high across major routes like Machame and Marangu. |
| March | 7/10 | -5°C · 28 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Nature & wildlife. The start of the long rainy season brings muddy rainforest trails and persistent cloud cover. Summit routes can become icy and slick toward late March. |
| April | 6/10 | -5°C · 27 rain days | crowds 1/5 · prices 1/5 | Heaviest rainfall in the surrounding montane forest zone makes trekking slippery and challenging. Cloud cover obscures views and summit attempts face heavy snow and low visibility. |
| May | 6/10 | -5°C · 28 rain days | crowds 1/5 · prices 2/5 | Rainfall begins to taper off late in the month, but trails remain damp and cold. Climbing is possible but requires rigorous wet-weather and cold-weather gear. |
| June | 8/10 | -6°C · 25 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife, Hiking. Conditions dry out significantly, ushering in clearer skies and colder summit temperatures. Crowds start building as the main dry climbing season begins. |
| July | 9/10 | -7°C · 26 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Hiking, Nature & wildlife. Dry and clear weather offers optimal trekking conditions, though night temperatures at high altitude drop well below freezing. Trails and campsites experience peak climber numbers. |
| August | 9/10 | -6°C · 29 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Hiking, Nature & wildlife. Prime trekking month with low precipitation, great summit vistas, and busy standard routes. Nighttime cold is severe on upper elevation camps like Barafu and Kibo. |
| September | 9/10 | -6°C · 29 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | Hiking, Nature & wildlife. Excellent visibility and calm weather make this one of the most reliable months for summiting. Temperatures remain cold but climbing conditions are generally dry and steady. |
| October | 8/10 | -6°C · 31 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife, Hiking. Clear days persist early in the month before afternoon cloud cover and brief showers increase toward November. Crowds thin out considerably compared to August and September. |
| November | 7/10 | -6°C · 30 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Nature & wildlife. The short rainy season brings frequent afternoon showers in the lower forest zones and snow on the upper slopes. Rongai route on the drier northern side is preferred by trekkers. |
| December | 8/10 | -6°C · 30 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | Nature & wildlife, Hiking. Short rains ease during the second half of the month, drawing holiday crowds seeking festive summit attempts. Upper mountain trails can be icy and snow-covered. |
Getting in
Israeli passport: Visa on arrival · up to 90 days — Visa on arrival or eVisa available for tourism.
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