Best Time To Visit Kilimanjaro

Mt. Kilimanjaro’s weather is heavily influenced by the interaction of trade wind with the structure of the mountain.

There are two distinct trekking seasons. And the best time to climb Kilimanjaro are January-March and June-October. In this season most of the visitor can stay over there and explore better. March, April and November are the wettest months on Kilimanjaro, and not perfect of trekking.

High altitude and climate zones manipulate the entire weather. The climate is more vital to plan a vacation. So, plan it according to the weather can be good idea. Because the mountain has four climate zones and each manipulate its weather.

• The rain forest zone (800m-3,000m)-warm and humid. You can get rain every time of the year mostly in the wet season.
• Second is low alpine area (3,000m-4,200m) – semi-arid area. In this land the temperature measured at 5-10 degree Celsius.
• The high alpine zone (4,200m-5,000) – like desert and the temperature is near to freezing point.
• The glacial zone- temperature around -6 degree Celsius.

The effect of cold temperature can affect your body and health. So, you need to pre-prepare for this situation. Once consult your physician or doctor before the trip.