Best Trekking Months
There are two distinct trekking seasons which constitute the best time to climb Kilimanjaro. They are January-March and June-October.
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East Africa Trekking & Safari Specialists
The June-October trekking season coincides with the summer holidays in Europe and N.America and hence certain routes are often quite busy.
March, April and November are the wettest months on Kilimanjaro, and not ideal of trekking.
Snow fall and cold temperatures are common during December-May.
The chart below shows average snowfall in cm on the summit of Kilimanjaro
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