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Best Time to Hike Marangu

wb_sunny Best from January to March
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Marangu, Tanzania, based on 2-year climate normals.

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Month-by-month weather on Marangu

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 51°F11°C 44°F7°C 619 mm 28
February 54°F12°C 44°F7°C 167 mm 24
March 53°F12°C 45°F7°C 263 mm 28
April 52°F11°C 46°F8°C 498 mm 29
May 51°F11°C 44°F7°C 369 mm 31
June 49°F9°C 41°F5°C 186 mm 27
July 48°F9°C 41°F5°C 158 mm 28
August 47°F8°C 40°F5°C 192 mm 30
September 49°F10°C 42°F5°C 306 mm 29
October 49°F10°C 42°F6°C 426 mm 31
November 51°F10°C 44°F6°C 267 mm 27
December 51°F10°C 44°F7°C 417 mm 29

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.

When to go

The best months to hike Marangu are January, February, March. Expect daytime highs around 54°F12°C and nights near 45°F7°C.

Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.

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