Kilimanjaro Weather & Full Moon

Climbers trekking Mount Kilimanjaro in clear weather with views of Kibo Peak and alpine landscape

Kilimanjaro Weather Conditions – Best Time to Climb

The weather of Mountain Kilimanjaro may stir up your climb, this is because from the gate base of  Mount Kilimanjaro to the summit of Uhuru, the routes to the summit cross different ecological zones.

Almost every kind of ecological system is found the this Mountain : cultivated land , rain forest , health moorland , alphine desert and an arctic summit.

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Kilimanjaro Full Moon Dates  (2026 – 2027)

Below we have provided a complete list of the Kilimanjaro full moon dates for 2026 – 2027.

Remember, weather will affect your climb also and the rainy season clouds will often obscure the full moon from view. Choosing the right time of year to trek is very important.

Full-Moon Dates for 2026

MonthDateTime (EAT)Notes
January3 Jan 202601:04 pm 
February2 Feb 202601:10 am 
March3 Mar 202602:39 pm 
April2 Apr 202605:13 pm 
May1 May 202608:24 pm 
May (Blue Moon)31 May 202611:46 am🌕 Second full moon in May
June30 Jun 202602:58 am 
July29 Jul 202605:37 pm 
August28 Aug 202607:19 pm 
September26 Sep 202607:50 pm 
October26 Oct 202607:13 pm 
November24 Nov 202605:55 pm 
December24 Dec 202604:29 am🎄 Christmas Eve Full Moon

Full-Moon Dates for 2027

MonthDateTime (EAT)
January22 Jan 202703:18 pm
February21 Feb 202702:24 am
March22 Mar 202701:44 pm
April21 Apr 202701:27 pm
May20 May 202701:59 pm
June19 Jun 202703:45 am
July18 Jul 202706:46 pm
August17 Aug 202710:30 am
September16 Sep 202702:05 am
October15 Oct 202704:48 pm
November14 Nov 202706:27 am
December13 Dec 202707:10 pm

What’s Included & Excluded

Included

  • Quality sleeping mountain hut accommodation
  • Quality dining with tables and chairs
  • All Kilimanjaro National Park fees (including conservation and rescue fees)
  • Clean, purified drinking water
  • Fresh, healthy, and nutritious meals
  • All meals on the mountain (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Hot water for washing daily
  • Emergency oxygen cylinder
  • Basic first aid kit
  • Twice-daily medical health checks (pulse oximeter & stethoscope)
  • Medically trained, qualified guides
  • Professional porters and cooks (including their food, salaries, and accommodation)
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • All ground transfers to and from the mountain
  • Orientation meeting and full gear check
  • Two nights hotel accommodation in Moshi
  • Secure luggage storage during the climb
  • Kilimanjaro summit certificate
  • VAT (18%)

Excluded

  • International and domestic flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Tanzania visa
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary
  • Online payment surcharges
  • Alcoholic drinks, beers, and bottled beverages
  • Personal trekking equipment (sleeping bags, boots, clothing, etc.)
  • Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, beverages, souvenirs, etc.)
  • Tips and gratuities

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Deposit Payment Balance Payment
10% of the total booking amount (non-refundable).
Payable via bank transfer or online card payment.
Booking confirmation issued after payment.
Bank transfer: 15 days prior (recommended 30 days).
Card payment: 1 day prior (recommended 7 days).
Cash on arrival (USD printed 2009 or later).
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