Kathu Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Kathu can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to pleasant.
It's weather is marked by below-average rain/snowfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to pleasant in Kathu. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in December to a pleasant 21°C in the coolest month, July.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 3°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kathu maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 398 mm. The climate in Kathu shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in January, with an average of 78 mm of precipitation over 6 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 4.2 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Kathu Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Kathu offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between December (10.3 hours daily) and June (8.1 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Kathu.
The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 59%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 37%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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During the months of May, June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
December has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 78 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 310 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
