What is the best month to climb Kilimanjaro?

HarryTeam7Summiteer2. Okt. 2026

Which month gives the best chance of good weather on Kilimanjaro, and what do you trade off by going in the busiest season?

HarryTeam7Summiteer2. Okt. 2026

The driest and most popular months on Kilimanjaro are January to early March and June to October. The long rains fall from late March to May and the short rains in November, and while the mountain is open all year, those months bring more cloud, wet trails low down and snow high up. More in Planning your trip.

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