Is Mount Kilimanjaro snowsure?
The snowiest week in Mount Kilimanjaro is week 2 of December. There are typically 4.9 snowy days during this week with 37 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 | 7 cm | 3.0 days |
| July | 3 cm | 2.4 days |
| August | 3 cm | 2.6 days |
| September | 6 cm | 3.1 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mount Kilimanjaro during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Mount Kilimanjaro is 31 cm. There are typically 4.0 snowy days during this week.Mount Kilimanjaro normal weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ascent of the mountain at 4524m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (4828m) is slightly higher than the middle elevation of Mount Kilimanjaro. Regular fresh snowfalls are to be expected in Mount Kilimanjaro at the start of May. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week but with a long-term average of one wet day during this week of May every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 31cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Mount Kilimanjaro during week one of May with average maximum temperature 1.8°C and minimum temperature 1.3°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Generally light winds (average 11km/h).
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Mount Kilimanjaro Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mount Kilimanjaro and (2007 – 2024).
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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