Tanzania lies just south of the equator, at 1‐11˚S and has a tropical climate with regional variations due to topography.  With the exception of a narrow coastal strip, most of Tanzania is highland.  The greater part of Tanzania is a central plateau of around 900‐1800m, punctuated with mountain ranges (including Kilimanjaro, 5895m).  The coastal regions of Tanzania are warm and humid, with temperatures 25 to 17˚C through most of the year, dipping just below 25˚C in the coolest months (JJAS).  The highland regions are more temperate, with temperatures around 20‐23˚C throughout the year, dropping by only a degree or so in JJAS.