When to go à KILIMANDJARO ?

Kilimanjaro has a tropical savanna climate. It is characterized by a dry season from mid-May to mid-October with temperate temperatures, followed by a short rainy season until the end of November, then a new dry and hot season from the beginning of December to the end of February and finally the long rainy season from the beginning of March to mid-May. At the foot of Kilimanjaro, the average annual temperature is 23.5°C, it can drop to 5°C at an altitude of 4,000 m and to -7°C at the summit of Kibo.

When to go to Kilimanjaro? The best time to go to Kilimanjaro is from July to October or in January-February, between the rainy seasons. The short rainy season occurs between November and December, and the longest and heaviest between March and May when it can rain heavily for several days in a row. However, to witness the great wildebeest, zebra and antelope migration in the Serengeti Park, you will have to brave the rain, as it takes place between January and March in one direction and between October and December in the other direction. Allow 6-10 days to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro and return, usually via the southern slope, which is the easiest. The trails on the northern slope are for the more experienced climbers. There are 7 entry points around the mountain that give access to the different climbing routes with base camps and more or less basic refuges that participate in the adventure.