Full Moon Dates & Times on Mt. Kilimanjaro

TO SUMMIT DURING A FULL MOON:

A 7-day climb should start 5 days prior to the full moon. It is necessary to summit on the exact full moon date to take advantage of the moonlight. A summit on the day before/after is also beneficial. We offer several group climbs with full moon summits every month during the dry season. The dates tend to be the first to book fully well in advance.

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In the table provided below all the timings are in local time which is EAT (GMT+3)

 

Month Year	Full Moon Date ?	Time
October 2022	9th Oct	11:55PM
November 2022	8th Nov	02:02PM
December 2022	7th Dec	07:08AM
January 2023	6th Jan	02:08AM
February 2023	5th Feb	09:29PM
March 2023	7th Mar	03:40PM
April 2023	5th Apr	07:34AM
May 2023	5th May	08:34PM
June 2023	3rd June	06:42AM
July 2023	3rd July	02:39PM
August 2023	1st Aug	09:32PM
August 2023	30th Aug	04:36AM
September 2023	29th Sept	12:57PM
October 2023	28th Oct	11:24PM
November 2023	27th Nov	12:16PM
December 2023	26th Dec	03:32AM

 

*You can click on the full moon date to get a detailed map view.

When the peak of Kilimanjaro and magnificent glaciers are lit up by the full moon, the view is absolutely stunning. For this reason alone, some climbers schedule their trek to coincide with this celestial event, occurring once a month. However, a practical reason for climbing at these times is that a bright moon along with a clear sky will improve your visibility throughout your climb, and most importantly, during the summit attempt.

For those who favor a less crowded climb, avoid the full moon completely as these dates attract many climbers. Another method of dodging crowds is to choose an "off" day of departure. Most climbers will begin their climbs on Saturday, Sunday or Monday, with routes lasting 6 to 7 days. We have many clients who climb with or without the full moon, and clients are equally satisfied with either itinerary.