Worst and Best time to Climb mount Kilimanjaro: Visit mountain Kilimanjaro in Tanzania

When is the best time to climb Mount Kilimanjaro? A Seasonal Guide

The best time for climbing Kilimanjaro is between Decembers to early weeks of March and June to October because this is the dry season in Tanzania. During the dry period, the hiking pathways in Kilimanjaro are more accessible. Hence, these months provide ideal opportunity for Kilimanjaro climbers to have a less stressful and difficult hike through the Kilimanjaro mountains. Also months of January and February are ideal and are among the best times to visit mount Kilimanjaro National Park.

Visiting mount Kilimanjaro in the dry season

Scenic and Kilimanjaro sight seeing visits are also best during this time. Additionally, its because the skies are clearer and the warm glow over the green canopies of the  Kilimanjaro mountains sets an amazing nature photographic mood for the traveler’s. So, this period is also best for photography safaris in Tanzania. Natural gems like the   Materuni falls that are in proximity to the Kilimanjaro mountains are also good to visit at this period of the year. Also, its because visitors are availed with numerous wildlife spotting in mountain Kilimanjaro.

Scenic and Kilimanjaro sight seeing visits are also best during this time. Additionally, its because the skies are clearer and the warm glow over the green canopies of the  Kilimanjaro mountains sets an amazing nature photographic mood for the traveler’s. So, this period is also best for photography safaris in Tanzania. Natural gems like the   Materuni falls that are in proximity to the Kilimanjaro mountains are also good to visit at this period of the year. Also, its because visitors are availed with numerous wildlife spotting in mountain Kilimanjaro.

However, the months from early week’s of June to  October are the months where by many tourists visit Kilimanjaro. In addition, its because this is the longest dry season  in the Kilimanjaro region. So, the chilly weather conditions are supreme for most if not all of the Kilimanjaro expeditions. Although, this may not ideal time for those that are interested in the low budget offers  with Kilimanjaro climbing packages. This comes as a result of high demand for services like accommodation, the owners of  these places tend to raise the prices during these peak climbing seasons.

Because of the high attitudes, the Kilimanjaro climbers are likely to face attitudinal sicknesses. But the dry season reduces on these risky conditions making the Kilimanjaro climbing expeditions less hazardous during these best months to visit Kilimanjaro.

The worst time to climb Kilimanjaro in Tanzania

The long rainy seasons in Tanzania are the worst time to climb Kilimanjaro and start from the early week of March to the last week of May. Additionally, these worst months to visit Kilimanjaro makes your climbing and hiking tours in Tanzania challenging because of these reasons.

• The Kilimanjaro hiking routes and pathways are usually in accessible during this rainy season.  So, it gets more risky when the climbers reach the high attitude at Kilimanjaro because of the limited warmth at high attitude. Therefore, people are likely to get illnesses associated with  coldness.
• The scenic views are not as great as the  ones during the dry seasons because of the foggy atmosphere  and the thick milky clouds that are a distraction to some of the breathtaking views such as the,Uhuru peak one of the peaks on Kilimanjaro.
• Tanzania Cultural tours experiences in Kilimanjaro are not that interesting during the rainy season. This is because of the rain hence, these Kilimanjaro cultural expeditions are made shorter. So, the new interesting facts that would be learnt about the Chagga people who are the indigenous tribe of Kilimanjaro are left out.

Note that mount kilimanjaro trip cost of the tour packages is low because of the very few people received during these worst times. Also, accommodation costs are cheaper unlike in the peak climbing seasons of Kilimanjaro durist the best times in the dry season.

So, if you’re planning to get to Kilimanjaro for hiking consider checking our kilimanjaro climbing packages for budget and luxuey travellers. Lastly, consider the best and worst time to visit Kilimanjaro, weather and your budget and prepare for your mountain trip easily.

When to visit Mount Kilimanjaro month by month

Climbing Kilimanjaro in January and February

January and February are the months where more of the sunshine is received at Mount Kilimanjaro. Hence, most Kilimanjaro hiking trail pathways are usually dry and it’s easy for the climbers to hike this mountain in January and February. For Mount Kilimanjaro first timers, it’s recommended that they also come during this time. Its because the weather conditions during these months are more advantageous for climbing Kilimanjaro compared to the rest of the season in the year. Lastly, January and February are amongst the best months to climb mount Kilimanjaro.

Climbing Kilimanjaro in March

Part of the rainy season in Kilimanjaro region starts at the end of March. However, in the early weeks, the climatic conditions around mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania are dry. Hence things to do in KIlimanjaro such as optimum scenic viewing are good during this time. The temperatures in the first weeks is cool and visitors can engage in other experiences such natural walks as an alternative to climbing Kilimanjaro. So, people get a chance to explore the unique flora in mount Kilimanjaro such as the gigantic tree ferns, the lobelias and giant groundsels.

Hiking Kilimanjaro from April to the end of May

The rains increase from the start of April and thy proceed to May. So, this interrupts with the distinct hiking activities at the Mount Kilimanjaro since to engage in any of the experiences , people usually have to use climbing trail pathways. Also, during the rainy times, the Kilimanjaro hiking trails tend to become either flooded since some rivers may become swollen. Alternatively, the Kilimanjaro hiking trails also become soggy. As a resulrt, this leads to increase in the Kilimanjaro climbing costs. In addition, its because the visitors to this Tanzania National Park might have to either stay for longer than they were supposed to or lose out on great experiences.

Climbing mount Kilimanjaro in June, July, August & September.

The renowned months of June, July, August and September are the best time to visit the Kilimanjaro Mountains. Also, this makes climbing mount Kilimanjaro more thrilling and lively because many climbers are able to associate and exchange adventurous ideas among themselves. This is also an appropriate weather timing hence, the climbers of Kilimanjaro can easily get great views of the glaciers at the Mountain as there are brighter skies compared to the other time of the year.  The stays at the different accommodation facilities such as the Machame Camp, the karanga camp and the Barafu Camp at Kilimanjaro is  also a delightful experience because the tranquil environment at these places during this time.

Visiting Mount Kilimanjaro in October

The beginning of this October is convenient for undisrupted Kilimanjaro Climbing tours for people who wouldn’t want to be at this Tanzania destination when the crowds of tourists are in large numbers. Nevertheless at the end of October the rains set in and climbing and hiking the Mount Kilimanjaro is not as be enjoyable as the start of the Month but preferably, visitors can opt for birdwatching safaris in Tanzania.

Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing in November

In this November, there’s a heavy downpour of rain hence, for visitors that would want to have an exhilarating mount kilimanjaro hiking experience are not advised to come during this time. In addition, its because most of the places are not accessible and therefore camps are likely to close down because of the floods. Because of the heavy precipitation, there’s a lot of mist. Hence, the great breathtaking views of the top of the Mountain Kilimanjaro can hardly be visible.

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing in December

This period of the year is great for researchers, Kilimanjaro climbers and other explorers who would want to explore at the these Mountains in Tanzania. Its because of the dryness, the vegetation is less dense enabling visitors go through and also access the remote areas. This is a great time for also breathtaking nature photographic captures since the tranquility and great ambiance created by the dramatic sun on the green savannahs is available during in December.

Note; Regardless, the different weather statements in the different months of the year to Mount Kilimanjaro, visitors still have to be prepared for the unpredictable weather changes.