Average Monthly Sunshine in Thika

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Thika receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

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

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 9.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in August, with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Thika’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

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

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.