August · Tanzania
Best time to visit Kilimanjaro in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kilimanjaro in August
Average temperature 15°C, 200 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
6.6/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 200 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Kilimanjaro scores 6.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 200 mm of rain, and roughly 19 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.
August in Kilimanjaro — middling scores, decent value
Temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 200 mm: only about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 6.6/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
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.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Kilimanjaro — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kilimanjaro in August?
- In August, Kilimanjaro averages 15°C, 200 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Kilimanjaro?
- August earns a 6.6/10 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 August?
- Expect about 200 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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