Climbing Kilimanjaro involves passing through several climate zones, from equatorial rainforests surrounded by banana and coffee plantations, to near arctic conditions. This makes packing the right layers vital. We’ve prepared a page with relevant details for you to prepare a Mount Kilimanjaro climb.
December – February
    • Regarded by some as the best time to climb
    • Favorable weather conditions
    • Good visibility from the summit
March – June (low season)
    • Weather can be rainy
    • Despite being wetter, it is not cooler
    • Visibility is good
July – August (high season)
    • These months see a drop in temperature
    • Usually no rain
    • Busier season, seeing more groups on the mountain
September – November
    • Weather is fair
    • Generally little rain
    • Fewer groups on the mountain