July · Tanzania
Best time to visit Kilimanjaro in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kilimanjaro in July
Average temperature 15°C, 108 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
7.0/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 108 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
July in Kilimanjaro scores 7.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 108 mm of rain, and roughly 15 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.
July in Kilimanjaro: strong conditions, 5th of 12
July averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 108 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 7/10 here, 5th 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 2.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kilimanjaro in July?
- In July, Kilimanjaro averages 15°C, 108 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Kilimanjaro?
- July earns a 7.0/10 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 July?
- Expect about 108 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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