Mount Kilimanjaro weather in February (Tanzania)

Curious about the February weather in Mount Kilimanjaro? This guide provides all the details you need.

In February, Mount Kilimanjaro generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Mount Kilimanjaro in February falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 347 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Mount Kilimanjaro. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mount Kilimanjaro climate page with graphs.

 

Mount Kilimanjaro, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 347 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Where to go in Tanzania in February

Find out more about the weather in Tanzania in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Mount Kilimanjaro in February?

For visitors traveling to Mount Kilimanjaro, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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