SeasonMapMoshi (Kilimanjaro) weather in March
Tanzania
March in Moshi: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Moshi · #880 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Moshi in March
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 — March
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Rainfall | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Moshi in March
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.
Peak crowdsKilimanjaro Marathon, April short break in Tanzania, school holidays in 4 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).
Toughest weatherMoshi's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Moshi in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Kilimanjaro Marathon
22 MarMajor festivalCrowdedBook earlyA road marathon out of the town stadium with the mountain in front of you for most of it, plus a half and a fun run. A few thousand entrants, and Moshi's rooms go early for that weekend. Source ↗
- Season
The long rains
20 Mar – 31 May · usuallyMonsoonRiskThe rains effectively shut the mountain: the forest sections of Machame and Umbwe turn to mud, summit nights come in cloud, and the operators still running trips price them to move.
- 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 March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Moshi?
- March in Moshi: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Moshi on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Moshi in March?
- In March, Moshi averages a daily high of 28.7°C and a low of 20°C, with about 124.5 mm of rain over roughly 13.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Moshi in March?
- Moshi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in March.
Other months in Moshi
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Similar destinations in East Africa — March
Within 300 km: Amboseli's Migrants on Lake Amboseli around 15 Nov – 31 Mar, and Ngorongoro's Calving on the Ndutu plains around 1 Jan – 15 Mar.