Thika Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Thika, Kenya. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Thika, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 288 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of August provide just 127 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2466 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Thika. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.6 hours, August marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Thika vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Thika enjoys an average of 2466 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Thika

April, Thika’s wettest month, receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Thika Precipitation page.