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Moshi

Moshi, Kilimanjaro base camp — lively market town at the foot of Africa's roof, local coffee and morning light on the eternal snows.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -3.35°N 37.34°E
SeptemberBest month
28°COptimal temperature
11%Rainy days

When to visit Moshi?

🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
18°C–28°C in September
🌧 Least rain
11% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
April (87%)
📅 Best score
9.0/10

Moshi weather month by month

MonthMin °CMax °CRainy days (%)Precip. mm/dSun h/dScoreSki score 🎿
🌤️ January19°C31°C25%1.211.8h7.9/104.3/10
☀️ February19°C32°C19%1.111.8h7.9/104.5/10
🌤️ March20°C31°C42%5.011.4h7.5/103.8/10
🌦️ April20°C27°C87%9.210.0h7.0/102.4/10
⛅ May19°C25°C56%4.09.0h7.2/103.0/10
🌤️ June17°C24°C21%0.89.9h7.9/104.1/10
🌤️ July17°C24°C14%0.69.7h8.1/104.3/10
☀️ August17°C26°C14%0.610.7h8.5/104.4/10
☀️ September18°C28°C11%0.611.0h9.0/104.5/10
🌤️ October18°C30°C25%1.511.5h8.1/104.3/10
🌤️ November19°C29°C44%2.411.7h7.8/103.8/10
🌤️ December19°C29°C34%1.611.7h8.0/104.1/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 28°C, 62% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 25°C, 16% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 29°C, 27% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 31°C, 26% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.

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Tip : April, May offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the activity. For skiing: February (ski score 4.5/10). For hiking/summer: September (9.0/10, 28°C).
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 4.3/10. Cold temperatures (31°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
In September, temperatures average 28°C. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
April is the wettest month with 87% rainy days.

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