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 June (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of June for Mount Kilimanjaro is 6 cm. There are typically 2.4 snowy days during this week. Mount Kilimanjaro prevailing weather and snow conditions during the third week of June 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 expected freezing level (4675m) is very near the mid altitude of Mount Kilimanjaro. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Mount Kilimanjaro in the middle of June but rainy days are possible at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 7 years during this week of June. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 6cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Mount Kilimanjaro during week three of June with average maximum temperature 1.0°C and minimum temperature 0.4°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 6km/h). Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are not expected but calm, cold and sunny days that do not have new snow happen on average one year in 5. but powder days that don't coincide with perfect weather conditions are more common, on average one year in 14.
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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.





