Mount Kilimanjaro weather in March (Tanzania)

How is the weather in Mount Kilimanjaro in March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Mount Kilimanjaro generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C.

Mount Kilimanjaro in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 488 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March 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 March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 488 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  

Where to go in Tanzania in March

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

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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 March?

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 March.

Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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