Best Time To Visit Kilimanjaro

The best time to climb depends on several factors. Usually, the closer a location is to the equator, the warmer the temperature. However, this isn’t always the case. Tanzania, and particularly Mount Kilimanjaro are located near the equator but the region does not experience four distinct seasons. Instead, it has two wet seasons (rainy) and two dry seasons (very little rain).

The first rainy season is known as the long rainy season. It begins in the middle of March and runs through the end of May. There is also a short rainy season. It occurs throughout November. Climbing during the dry seasons is obviously the best time to climb. On the other hand, if you don’t mind the rain, and a less pleasant experience, climbing during the rainy season does have its advantages. First of all, there won’t be many people on the mountain. Furthermore, airfare will be cheaper and the rain usually begins in the afternoon when you are already at camp. Since climbing during the rainy season isn’t very popular, we do not offer group climbs during these seasons.