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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Legendary trek

Mount Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Best timeJan–Feb & Jun–Oct
Signature routeMachame Route
In season~21°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

Source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

7–28°F
Fares from$1154
Nearest airportJRO
CurrencyTZS
LanguageSwahili
TimezoneUTC+03:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

The route
Topographic route map for Mount Kilimanjaro
StartFinish
Elevation profile19,242 ft
0 mi6,076 ft low29.82 mi
24miles
19,341ft high point
16,257ft of climbing
7days
Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sunny share of daylightFeb · 37%
WarmestFeb · 28°F
WettestDec
Best windowJan–Feb & Jun–Oct
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Africa's highest peak, a walk from jungle to glacier on the equator.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Jan–Feb & Jun–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

The route

The classic way in is the Machame Route. Nearest airport is JRO.

Route details →

Pairs well with

Amboseli National Park
30 mi away
Tsavo East National Park
100 mi away
Tarangire National Park
115 mi away
Nairobi National Park
122 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mount Kilimanjaro?

The best time to visit Mount Kilimanjaro is January–February & June–October, in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

Where is Mount Kilimanjaro?

Mount Kilimanjaro is in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. The nearest major airport is JRO.

What is Mount Kilimanjaro known for?

Africa's highest peak, a walk from jungle to glacier on the equator.

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