Is Mount Kilimanjaro snowsure?
The snowiest week in Mount Kilimanjaro is week 2 of December. There are typically 4.8 snowy days during this week with 34 cm of snowfall. Check out the Mount Kilimanjaro Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Mount Kilimanjaro
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 6 cm | 2.8 days |
| July | 2 cm | 2.2 days |
| August | 3 cm | 2.4 days |
| September | 6 cm | 2.9 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mount Kilimanjaro during September (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of September for Mount Kilimanjaro is 7 cm. There are typically 3.4 snowy days during this week. Mount Kilimanjaro typical weather and snow conditions during the last week of September at the middle elevation of the ascent of the mountain at 4524m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (4719m) is very near the middle elevation of Mount Kilimanjaro. Snowy weather is typical. On average, expect three or four days with snowfall per week in Mount Kilimanjaro at the end of September but rain is just possible at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 7 years during this week of September. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 7cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Mount Kilimanjaro during week four of September with average maximum temperature 1.6°C and minimum temperature 0.8°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Generally light winds (average 8km/h). Based on our hindcast archive, we don't expect any powder days or any bluebird days at the middle elevation of the ascent of the mountain of Mount Kilimanjaro at this time of year.
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Mount Kilimanjaro Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mount Kilimanjaro and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Mount Kilimanjaro are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Mount Kilimanjaro are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Mount Kilimanjaro are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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