Climate guide for Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Kilimanjaro in December

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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December · Tanzania

Best time to visit Kilimanjaro in DecemberWeather, crowds & prices

December score

6.1/10

Ranked #4 of 12 months

Full year for Kilimanjaro
Avg temp
-4°C
Rainfall
75 mm
Humidity
78%
Sunny days
7
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$$ · Moderate Cost ($$)

December in Kilimanjaro scores 6.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around -4°C, 75 mm of rain, and roughly 7 sunny days this month.

Kilimanjaro is Africa's rooftop—multi-day treks through rainforest, alpine desert, and glacier-capped Uhuru Peak. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.

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