The Weather

 

Tanzania has a pleasant tropical climate. Hotter and humid along the coast (expect daytime temperatures of about 30 degrees C), it becomes more comfortable as you move inland. Some areas lying at altitudes above 1000m are quite cool, and even surprisingly chilly at night, so a warm fleece or jacket may be needed. July, August and September tend to be the cooler months, with February usually being the hottest.
 
Most of the rainfall occurs between November and May, split into two rainy seasons. The short rains start in November and last 4 to 6 weeks. Long rains usually begin in around March and continue through until the end of May. However the rains have been somewhat erratic in the past few years and therefore it is hard to predict.
 
Kilimanjaro does follow the general weather patterns of the country, but it also has it's own 'micro-climate' and you should be prepared for a potentially very wet and very cold experience!

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