May · Tanzania
Best time to visit Kilimanjaro in MayWeather, crowds & prices
May score
5.9/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 90 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Sunny days
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Kilimanjaro scores 5.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - a lower-scoring month (#7 of 12). Expect around 8°C, 90 mm of rain, and roughly 13 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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Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.
