Moshi-Rongai Gate-Simba camp-Kikelewa Camp-Mawenzi Tarn-Kibo Camp-Horombo Hut-Moshi

It is possible to climb Kilimanjaro year round, however it is best to climb when there is a lower possibility of precipitation. The dry seasons are from the beginning of December through the beginning of March, and then from late June through the end of October. These are considered to be the best times to climb in terms of weather, and correspondingly are the busiest months (high season). Of course, the rains are unpredictable and may come early or extend beyond their typical time frames, which means that it is possible to experience mostly dry weather conditions during the rainy season, just as it is possible to have heavy rain during the dry season.

January through mid-March are the warmest months, with clear skies in the mornings and evenings; during the day, clouds may appear along with brief showers.

The long rainy season goes from the end of March to early June; it can be very wet and visibility may be low due to heavy clouds but the advantage is that the crowds are gone.
From mid June to the end of October, the mountain is generally a bit colder, but also drier. The short rainy season spans from the beginning of November to the beginning of December. Afternoon rains are common, but skies are clear in mornings and evenings.

On the mountain, the temperatures are determined by the altitude and time of day. At the beginning of the climb, at the base of the mountain, the average temperature is around 21 to 27 degrees Celsius and from there, the temperatures will decrease as you move up. At the summit, Uhuru Point, the night time temperatures can range between -7 to -29 degrees Celsius.