Mount
Kilimanjaro is one of the highest peaks throughout the African
continent; so it has its own weather pattern. Well, Mount Kilimanjaro
boasts a wide array of climate zone; that varies from what it feels like
when you are at the equator to what it feels like when you are in an
arctic zone! So, here we have discussed about the different climate zone
of Kilimanjaro; that can let you an opportunity to figure out when it’s
the best time to go on a mountain climbing safari in Tanzania.
Well, Mount Kilimanjaro is a well-known mountain around the world with five different climate zones as follows:
- Farmland: 2600 ft to 6000 ft
- Rainforest: 6000ft to 9,500 ft
- Heath & Mooreland: 9,500 ft to 13,200 ft
- Alpine Forest: 13,200 ft to 16,500 ft
- Arctic: 16,500 ft and higher
As
Mount Kilimanjaro is located closer to the equator, so the above zones
won’t offer let you experience any drastic change; when the season is
going to change. Even, the weather remains constant in each climate zone
throughout the year.
- March, April and May
Kilimanjaro
is the main obstacle for the South East winds; that pushes over from
the Indian Ocean. So during these months, Kilimanjaro usually gets
heaviest rainfall.
- November
During
November, the North East Monsoon winds hit Kilimanjaro and as a result,
it will get lots of moisture after the arrival of monsoon. That’s the
main reason why, Kilimanjaro receives more; but not as compared to the
months of March,April and May.
Even
though, on these months the mountain gets heavy rainfall; but one thing
remember that rainfall occurs only below 3000m. Also, Kilimanjaro is
open year around for trek purposes; so be sure to choose mountain
climbing safari in Tanzania of One Way Tours and Safaris Ltd.
to get more necessary information regarding Mount Kilimanjaro. We will
help you throughout your mountain climbing expedition. For more details
regarding Mount Kilimanjaro, please make a visit to our website!
