When is the best time to go to Thika

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Thika, Kenya. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Thika weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Thika are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Thika January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 44mm 9.6hrs 12.9hrs

January in Thika is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Thika, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Thika and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Thika with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Thika weather in January »

February

Thika February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 41mm 9.6hrs 12.9hrs

February in Thika is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Thika, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Thika and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Thika with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Thika weather in February »

March

Thika March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 107mm 8.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Thika is characteristically warm and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Thika for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Thika and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Thika with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Thika weather in March »

April

Thika April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 202mm 7.3hrs 12.8hrs

Thika's weather in April is typically warm and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Thika for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Thika and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Thika with around 202mm 8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Thika weather in April »

May

Thika May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 118mm 6.6hrs 12.8hrs

May is a damp, humid month in Thika and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Thika for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Thika and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Thika with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Thika weather in May »

June

Thika June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 24mm 5.1hrs 12.9hrs

The climate in Thika during June can be summarized as warm and dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Thika, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Thika and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Thika with around 24mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Thika weather in June »

July

Thika July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 16mm 3.9hrs 12.9hrs

July in Thika is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Thika, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Thika and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Thika with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Thika weather in July »

August

Thika August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 14mm 4.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Thika is characteristically warm and dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Thika, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Thika and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Thika with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Thika weather in August »

September

Thika September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 20mm 6.4hrs 12.8hrs

Thika's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Thika, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Thika and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Thika with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Thika weather in September »

October

Thika October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 66mm 7.7hrs 12.8hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Thika and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Thika.

October is in the spring in Thika and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Thika with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Thika weather in October »

November

Thika November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 163mm 7hrs 12.9hrs

November in Thika is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Thika for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Thika and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Thika with around 163mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Thika weather in November »

December

Thika December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 74mm 8.8hrs 12.9hrs

December in Thika is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Thika.

December is in the summer in Thika and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Thika with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Thika weather in December »

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Thika weather stats

Thika weather statistics
Hottest month: March 27.6°C 81.7°F
Driest month: August 14mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: February 9.6hrs
Coldest month: July 22.8°C 73°F
Wettest month: April 202mm 8ins
Warmest sea: April 29.1°C 84.4°F
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