April · Tanzania
Best time to visit Kilimanjaro in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kilimanjaro in April
Average temperature 18°C, 198 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
6.7/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 198 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
April in Kilimanjaro scores 6.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 198 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain, a snow-topped volcano near Moshi and Arusha in northern Tanzania.
April in Kilimanjaro — middling scores, decent value
April averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 198 mm — wet for this destination — but about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.7/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? October scores 2.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kilimanjaro in April?
- In April, Kilimanjaro averages 18°C, 198 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Kilimanjaro?
- April earns a 6.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kilimanjaro in April?
- Expect about 198 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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