12-Month Climbing Calendar
Best Time to Climb Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya has two dry seasons (Jan–Feb, Jul–Sep) ideal for summiting, and two rainy seasons best avoided. Here is every month at a glance.
Recommended Months
January
Dry Season (Peak)Dry, clear skies — peak climbing season
15–20°CCrowd: High — peak tourist season
View January guide
February
Dry Season (Peak)Dry and warm — excellent summit conditions
16–22°CCrowd: High — continues peak season
View February guide
July
Dry SeasonDry and cold — excellent climbing conditions
11–16°CCrowd: Moderate to High — Kenya's school holidays
View July guide
August
Dry Season (Peak)Dry, crisp — peak climbing season
11–17°CCrowd: High — international summer holidays
View August guide
September
Dry Season (Peak)Dry and clear — premier summit month
12–19°CCrowd: Moderate — sweet spot for experienced climbers
View September guide
December
Transition to Dry SeasonDrying out — holiday climbing season
14–20°CCrowd: Moderate to High — Christmas holiday period
View December guide
Off-Season & Transition Months
March
Transition to Long RainsIncreasing moisture — afternoon showers begin
15–21°CCrowd: Moderate — shoulder season begins
View March guide
April
Long RainsHeavy rainfall — the wettest month
14–19°CCrowd: Very Low
View April guide
May
Long RainsHeavy rainfall continues — overcast and cold
13–18°CCrowd: Very Low
View May guide
June
Transition to Dry SeasonDrying out — improving conditions
12–17°CCrowd: Low to Moderate
View June guide
October
Transition to Short RainsIncreasing moisture — afternoon storms build
13–20°CCrowd: Moderate — shoulder season
View October guide
November
Short RainsWet season — frequent storms
14–19°CCrowd: Low
View November guide
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