Best Time to Climb Kilimanjaro

Page purpose: Month-by-month weather, crowds and climb-planning guide.

Best Months at a Glance

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January–March

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April–May

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June

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July–October

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November

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December

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Rain, Snow & Temperature

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Crowds

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Full Moon Climbs

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How We Would Choose a Date

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Next Step

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