Best time to climb Mount Meru

Best time to climb Mount Meru

The best period of the year for climbing Mount Meru are December to early March and June to October, as these are the dry months. The other months are rainy, but you can still climb the mountain then if you want.

December to early March

This is a great time to climb the mountain, as conditions are good and the mountaintop isn't quite as cold as it can get later in the year. You can, however, expect the trail to be fairly busy. You tend to enjoy clear skies from December to February, which means great views of the mountain as well as of nearby Kilimanjaro.

Mid-March to May

Mid-March to May is the long rainy season, and we suggest you avoid a Meru climb at this time. Firstly, conditions can get very muddy and treacherous. You also don't want to climb when wet as the cold will be too much.

June to October

June to October is the long dry season on Meru. This is an ideal time to climb Meru, as climbing conditions are good and you often have clear skies. The long dry season is a busy period on the mountain. September is an especially popular month as you tend to enjoy many clear skies, which mean incredible views of not only the landscape around you, but also of distant Kilimanjaro.

November

The short rains settle in from November to early December. We therefore don't recommend that you book a Meru climb for this period of the year.

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