December · Tanzania
Best time to visit Kilimanjaro in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kilimanjaro in December
Average temperature 18°C, 220 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.7/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 220 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Kilimanjaro scores 6.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 220 mm of rain, and roughly 24 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.
December in Kilimanjaro — middling scores, decent value
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 220 mm, but with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 6.7/10 on the same scale — 8th 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.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Kilimanjaro — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kilimanjaro in December?
- In December, Kilimanjaro averages 18°C, 220 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Kilimanjaro?
- December 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 December?
- Expect about 220 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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