Mount Kilimanjaro Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Mount Kilimanjaro’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Tanzania.
Monthly Temperature Averages
In Mount Kilimanjaro temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in February to a pleasant 20°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 10°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Mount Kilimanjaro by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 347 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 15 days. For more information, please visit our Mount Kilimanjaro Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in Tanzania Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Tanzania. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Mount Kilimanjaro Temperatures Compared World Wide
Mount Kilimanjaro’s average annual maximum temperature is 22°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is significantly higher at 21°C, with warmer summers and mild winters.
Glasgow, Scotland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 13°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild winters.
In Brisbane, Australia, the average annual temperature is 26°C, making it warmer than Sydney.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Global Warming and Its Effects
Climate change is affecting worldwide temperatures, including in Mount Kilimanjaro. It has massive impacts on both local and global levels:
- Global Temperature Rise: The average global land and sea temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C since pre-industrial times.
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Local Impacts: Most regions of the world are witnessing warmer winters with fewer frost and snowfall days. The global frequency and severity of heatwaves have increased. For example, Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all broke records. Summers are also becoming drier; however, during winter, inland regions have experienced increased rainfall. This has caused elevated river levels and more cases of flooding.
Many countries are experiencing earlier springs and later autumns. This is why some bird species have shifted their migration dates.
For more detailed information about Mount Kilimanjaro’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Mount Kilimanjaro climate page.
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