Thika Climate by Month
Thika maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Thika temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in February to a comfortable 24°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 14°C in July.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Thika receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 972 mm. The seasons in Thika, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, April, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 192 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 20 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, September, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 25 mm over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.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
In Thika, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.6 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. August sees a soft sun for only 4.2 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Nairobi, Kenya (35 KM, 22 Miles).
Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Nairobi, Kenya (35 KM, 22 Miles).
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Thika.
Relative humidity over the year
Data from: Nairobi, Kenya (35 KM, 22 Miles).
The best time of year to visit Thika in Kenya
During the months of May, June, July, August, November and December 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April and November.
February has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 192 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 25 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 288 hours of sunshine.
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