Thika Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Thika, Kenya is 26°C (79°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Thika compares to cities worldwide.
Thika Monthly Temperatures
Thika enjoys a stable climate with temperatures staying pretty much the same throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in July to a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in February. Nights are consistently cool, with lows between 16°C (61°F) and 14°C (57°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Thika by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. February, the warmest month, averages 266 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Thika Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Thika spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Thika vs Kenya
The map below shows the annual temperature across Kenya. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Thika vs World: Temperature Compared
Thika's average annual maximum temperature is 26°C (79°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.
San Francisco, USA averages 19°C (66°F) annually, but with little seasonal variation — summers are often cool and foggy, winters mild.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Thika?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Thika, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 24°C (75°F) and humidity around 74% — considered high. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 28°C (82°F) with 62% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Thika's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Thika climate page.
