February · Tanzania
Best time to visit Kilimanjaro in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kilimanjaro in February
Average temperature 18°C, 134 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
7.5/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 134 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
February in Kilimanjaro scores 7.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 134 mm of rain, and roughly 28 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.
February holds up well in Kilimanjaro — 4th best month
February averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 134 mm — wet for this destination — but about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.5/10 here, 4th 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.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? October scores 1.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kilimanjaro in February?
- In February, Kilimanjaro averages 18°C, 134 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.5/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Kilimanjaro?
- February earns a 7.5/10 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 February?
- Expect about 134 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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