SeasonMapMoshi (Kilimanjaro) weather in December
Tanzania
December in Moshi: hot, a little rain, with muggy air — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Moshi · #482 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Moshi in December
Other months in Moshi
Moshi's forum calls June a good month for a Kilimanjaro climb — the dry season is settling in, and regulars say the fresh snow left over from April/May's rains makes the summit look spectacular if you go early in the month. It's a shoulder month for crowds too, with noticeably fewer climbers on routes like Lemosho than in peak season.
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Moshi climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 67°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Rainfall | 50 mm / 2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 51 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Moshi in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyDecember–January long break in Tanzania, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Moshi's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherMoshi's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Moshi in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
The short rains
1 Nov – 15 Dec · usuallyMonsoonThree or four weeks of afternoon rain over the lower forest. The mountain stays climbable and the routes are as empty as they ever get, which is the only argument for it.
- Season
Second climbing window
20 Dec – 10 Mar · usuallyTrail seasonBook earlyWarmer, with the best chance of snow on the crater rim and short showers on the lower routes. Christmas and New Year on the summit are booked out well in advance.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Moshi — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Moshi?
Moshi in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Moshi?
- December in Moshi: hot, a little rain, with muggy air — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Moshi on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in Moshi in December?
- In December, Moshi averages a daily high of 27.5°C and a low of 19.2°C, with about 50.4 mm of rain over roughly 12.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Moshi in December?
- Moshi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in December.
Other months in Moshi
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Similar destinations in East Africa — December
Within 300 km: Amboseli's Migrants on Lake Amboseli around 15 Nov – 31 Mar, and Nairobi's Migrant bird season around 1 Nov – 15 Apr.