March · Tanzania
Best time to visit Kilimanjaro in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kilimanjaro in March
Average temperature 19°C, 112 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.9/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 112 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Kilimanjaro scores 7.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 19°C, 112 mm of rain, and roughly 29 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.
March in Kilimanjaro: strong conditions, 2nd of 12
Temperatures hover around 19°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
112 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.9/10 on the same scale — 2nd 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 moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kilimanjaro in March?
- In March, Kilimanjaro averages 19°C, 112 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Kilimanjaro?
- March earns a 7.9/10 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 March?
- Expect about 112 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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