Mount Kilimanjaro Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro is a massif and dormant volcano located in the Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania. Part of the Seven Summits and the highest mountain peaks of Africa, it is one of the most looked-up sights in Tanzania on English Wikipedia. It stands at an elevation of 5895 meters.
Planning a visit
August and September offer lower rainfall with 89 mm and 85 mm of rain respectively, along with daily highs of around -2 °C to 0 °C and lows of -11 °C to -10 °C. April and May experience heavy rains with 925 mm and 681 mm over many days.
The nearest airport is Amboseli Airport in Ol Tukai, Kenya, located 48 km away, while Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha, Tanzania is 51 km away. The sight is 390 km from the capital city of Dodoma. Nearby sights include Kilimanjaro National Park at 0.8 km and Amboseli National Park at 47.9 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 3 °C. The wettest is April, with about 925 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | -1 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -7 | -9 | -11 | -11 | -10 | -8 | -7 | -7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 174 | 131 | 362 | 925 | 681 | 171 | 124 | 89 | 85 | 172 | 417 | 293 |
| Rainy days | 18 | 14 | 18 | 26 | 23 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 24 | 26 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
