Best Time to Hike Machame
Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Machame, Tanzania, based on 2-year climate normals.
Month-by-month weather on Machame
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.8°C / 53°F | 7.8°C / 46°F | 628 mm | 31 |
| February | 12.9°C / 55°F | 7.6°C / 46°F | 346 mm | 25 |
| March | 12.7°C / 55°F | 8.3°C / 47°F | 1074 mm | 31 |
| April | 11.8°C / 53°F | 8.2°C / 47°F | 1384 mm | 30 |
| May | 11.3°C / 52°F | 7.2°C / 45°F | 490 mm | 31 |
| June | 10.5°C / 51°F | 5.4°C / 42°F | 297 mm | 30 |
| July | 10.1°C / 50°F | 5.2°C / 41°F | 167 mm | 27 |
| August | 9.9°C / 50°F | 4.8°C / 41°F | 166 mm | 23 |
| September | 10.8°C / 51°F | 5.5°C / 42°F | 292 mm | 25 |
| October | 11°C / 52°F | 6.5°C / 44°F | 587 mm | 27 |
| November | 11.4°C / 53°F | 7.2°C / 45°F | 744 mm | 30 |
| December | 11.5°C / 53°F | 7.5°C / 46°F | 734 mm | 31 |
Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.
The best months to hike Machame are February, August, September. Expect daytime highs around 11°C (52°F) and nights near 6°C (43°F).
Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.