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When choosing the most suitable time for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, you should consider several factors: the temperature, the views, the density of traffic on the trek, difficulty level and safety. However, the overarching factor that impacts all others is weather.. Mount Kilimanjaro lies in an equatorial climatic zone; instead of four seasons (winter, spring, summer, autumn), the mountain experiences wet and dry seasons only. Wet seasons are in April-May and November. Similar to other tropical countries, predicting exactly when the rain starts and stops is nearly impossible. All other months are the \u201cdry season\u201d, when most of the days are sunny, but still it does not mean a 100% guarantee of clear skies.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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There are two main climbing seasons: July-August-September and January-February. Many travelers have their summer or Christmas holidays at that time, while the weather conditions for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro are perfect.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Rainy seasons scare off the majority of climbers. In April, May and November the probability of trekking under the drizzle is very high. Rain softens the soil and makes the rocks slippery, turning your climb into a slower and more risky adventure.\u00a0However, landscape photographers particularly love the rainy season in Tanzania.<\/b>\u00a0More precipitation means more snow on the peak, which makes it possible to shoot the snow-capped summit of Kilimanjaro. Moreover, it is the only time when you can avoid the \u201crush hours\u201d on the routes, and enjoy some privacy walking virgin-snow-covered treks..<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Normally\u00a0March, April and May<\/strong>\u00a0are the months with long rains and should be avoided.
November<\/strong>\u00a0is usually short rains but it is not often rains all the days so Climbing is possible.
The best Months for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro<\/strong>\u00a0are\u00a0January, February<\/strong>\u00a0and also\u00a0August and September<\/strong>.
July<\/strong>\u00a0can be colder and\u00a0November<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0December<\/strong>\u00a0can be wet.
January<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0February<\/strong>\u00a0is the warmest months, almost clear of clouds each evening and morning.
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There are two main climbing seasons: July-August-September and January-February. Many travelers have their summer or Christmas holidays at that time, while the weather conditions for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro are perfect.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Rainy seasons scare off the majority of climbers. In April, May and November the probability of trekking under the drizzle is very high. Rain softens the soil and makes the rocks slippery, turning your climb into a slower and more risky adventure.\u00a0However, landscape photographers particularly love the rainy season in Tanzania.<\/b>\u00a0More precipitation means more snow on the peak, which makes it possible to shoot the snow-capped summit of Kilimanjaro. Moreover, it is the only time when you can avoid the \u201crush hours\u201d on the routes, and enjoy some privacy walking virgin-snow-covered treks..<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Normally\u00a0March, April and May<\/strong>\u00a0are the months with long rains and should be avoided.
November<\/strong>\u00a0is usually short rains but it is not often rains all the days so Climbing is possible.
The best Months for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro<\/strong>\u00a0are\u00a0January, February<\/strong>\u00a0and also\u00a0August and September<\/strong>.
July<\/strong>\u00a0can be colder and\u00a0November<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0December<\/strong>\u00a0can be wet.
January<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0February<\/strong>\u00a0is the warmest months, almost clear of clouds each evening and morning.
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April-May\u00a0<\/b>
The \u201cbig\u201d rainy season starts at the end of March and continues until the middle of May. April marks the beginning of the coldest time of the year in Tanzania. These months have significantly less climbers than the rest of the year, but there is a high chance of hiking in the rain at this time of the year.\u00a0<\/p>

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The frequency of rain gradually decreases. The weather on Kilimanjaro is fairly dry and clear in these months, but nights are still cold. June is usually quiet, sunny, and, in our opinion, much underrated in terms of climbing. It is an excellent idea to choose June for your adventure because of great weather and routes that are almost private to your climbing party.The number of climbers increases as the year progresses. Starting from July the majority of the routes will be quite busy.<\/p>

The peak climbing season on Kilimanjaro is from August to September<\/b>.<\/b>\u00a0The weather is particularly good for climbing: the days are clear and somewhat warmer than in June\/July. At the same time, it may be cloudy in the forest\/moorland zone, as well as it may be rainy on the southern routes (Machame and Umbwe). However, once you leave the rain forest behind it will be sunny.<\/p>

October<\/b>\u00a0is another unfairly ignored season: nice weather conditions last into mid-October and the number of climbers drops dramatically, giving you a good chance to enjoy Kilimanjaro treks almost alone. At the end of October, the weather becomes more changeable. As long as you are equipped to withstand the occasional rain shower, this should not present any major challenges.<\/p>

November<\/b>\u00a0is the \u201csmall\u201d rainy season. The rainy weather may last into mid-December. The temperatures will have dropped and mist covers the Mountain, making your climb slightly tricky and risky, yet more challenging and exciting. November might not be the best pick in terms of weather, but gives a great opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking views of misty-covered Mount Kilimanjaro with its snow-capped peak and to take some terrific pictures.<\/p>

December \u2013 January \u2013\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0Christmas and New Years are the second busiest climbing season on Kilimanjaro. The traffic is extremely high, although there is a good chance of rain and thick clouds at the lower altitudes of Kilimanjaro.<\/p>

Mid-January to mid-March are very popular among climbers.<\/b>\u00a0The weather is perfectly balanced: it is neither too cold, nor too wet. The days are generally dry, though occasional rains may happen. The possibility of rain increases in the second half of March because the season of the \u201cbig rains\u201d is approaching.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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