BEST TIME FOR MT KILIMANJARO

Technically, Kilimanjaro is accessible year-round. There are different Kilimanjaro Routes that can be used in the Rainy Season that make it more accessible and provide favourable conditions for the climb. Therefore, our trek experts at Kilimanjaro Travel Services recommend hiking all year round.
Try and avoid the primary rainy seasons, April and May are wise due to potentially hazardous trail conditions.

When is the best time of year to climb Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro is close to the equator and doesn’t experience the same four seasons as the more temperate parts of the world. Instead, it has rainy seasons and dry seasons, both of which alter the complexion of the mountain.
Unlike the Himalayas, Kilimanjaro is never “closed”. You can trek year-round, but you need to be prepared.
The best recommended time to climb Kilimanjaro are the dry months of December to mid-March and mid-June to the end of October , as these months are when the weather conditions are at their best. Clear skies, great views, little-to-no rain, and the sunshine.