May · Tanzania
Best time to visit Kilimanjaro in MayWeather, crowds & prices
May score
6.3/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 197 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Sunny days
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Kilimanjaro scores 6.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 197 mm of rain, and roughly 17 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.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kilimanjaro in May?
- In May, Kilimanjaro averages 17°C, 197 mm of rain, and about 17 sunny days. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Kilimanjaro?
- May earns a 6.3/10 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 May?
- Expect about 197 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 17 sunny days.
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