Mount Kilimanjaro weather in May (Tanzania)
What can you expect from the weather in Mount Kilimanjaro during May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.
In May, Mount Kilimanjaro typically experiences pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.
Mount Kilimanjaro in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 297 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days of rainfall is expected.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Mount Kilimanjaro. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, November and December tend to showcase 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 May
Min Temperature
13°C
Max Temperature
21°C
Chance of Rain
57%
Precipitation
297 mm
Rainy days
17 days
Where to go in Tanzania in May
Find out more about the weather in Tanzania in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in Mount Kilimanjaro in May?
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 May.
Interested in more climate information?
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