Weather

Wondering what the weather on Mount Kilimanjaro is like? Well, first things first, temperatures extremely vary widely from scorching to chilly. Climbing Kilimanjaro is distinctive for a number of reasons, one of which is that climbers pass through several diverse temperature zones as they scale their way towards the peak, which is known as Uhuru Peak at the mountain’s summit. The trek from the entrance to the peak is considered to be equivalent to flying from the equator to Antarctica in a matter of days! Mount Kilimanjaro is divided into five distinct biological zones, each of which is around 3,280 feet (1,000 meters) above sea level. As the altitude rises, the amount of rainfall, temperature, and flora/fauna in each zone decreases.

As demonstrated, the warmest months are January and February, the wettest months are April and May, the coolest months are June and July, and the driest months are August and September. These generalizations about Moshi’s weather also apply to Mount Kilimanjaro.

Mount Kilimanjaro does not see significant temperature fluctuations from season to season due to its proximity to the equator. Instead, the height and time of day play a larger role in determining the temperature on Mount Kilimanjaro. The typical temperature at the start of the ascent, at the base of the mountain, is roughly 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit (21 to 27 degrees Celsius). As you progress through Mount Kilimanjaro’s ecological zones, the temperature will drop.

Temperatures at the top, Uhuru Point, can drop to 20 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit during night (-7 to -29 degrees Celsius). Mount Kilimanjaro develops its own weather due to its immense height. It is highly unpredictable and impossible to forecast. As a result, you should always be prepared for wet days and cold nights, regardless of when you climb.