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Kilimanjaro
Visit in September — score 61/100 · avg high 80°F · 14 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51 | 64° | 78° | 52° | 20 | 80 | 12.2h | Moderate | Average |
| February | 52 | 65° | 81° | 52° | 20 | 81 | 12.1h | Moderate | Average |
| March | 48 | 66° | 81° | 54° | 28 | 112 | 12.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 44 | 64° | 78° | 54° | 30 | 176 | 11.9h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 40 | 62° | 74° | 52° | 31 | 143 | 11.9h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 50 | 60° | 73° | 49° | 15 | 60 | 11.8h | High | Above avg |
| July | 55 | 59° | 74° | 47° | 13 | 51 | 11.8h | High | Average |
| August | 59 | 60° | 76° | 48° | 12 | 50 | 11.9h | High | Average |
| September | 61 | 63° | 80° | 49° | 14 | 57 | 12.0h | Moderate | Average |
| October | 52 | 65° | 82° | 51° | 20 | 78 | 12.1h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 47 | 65° | 80° | 53° | 30 | 187 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 46 | 64° | 77° | 54° | 31 | 174 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 53/100
- High
- 80°F
- Low
- 51°F
- Rain days
- 21/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Kilimanjaro (September, October, November) brings average highs of 80°F and lows of 51°F, with about 21 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 53/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 61/100.
Summer
- Score
- 50/100
- High
- 79°F
- Low
- 53°F
- Rain days
- 24/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Kilimanjaro (December, January, February) brings average highs of 79°F and lows of 53°F, with about 24 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 50/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 52/100.
Fall
- Score
- 44/100
- High
- 78°F
- Low
- 53°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Kilimanjaro (March, April, May) brings average highs of 78°F and lows of 53°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 44/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 48/100.
Winter
- Score
- 55/100
- High
- 75°F
- Low
- 48°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Kilimanjaro (June, July, August) brings average highs of 75°F and lows of 48°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 55/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 59/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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