Thika Weather in January

What's the weather like in Thika (Kenya) in January 2024?

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

January is in the summer in Thika and is typically the 6th 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.

Thika weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26.8°C 80.2°F
Nightly temperature 13.2°C 55.8°F
Average temperature 20°C 68°F
Daily sunshine 9.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 44 mm 1.7 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 28°C 82.4°F
Humidity 61%
Windspeed 14.4kph 9 mph

On average January is the 6th 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.

January temperatures in Thika

Thika average temperature in January

January rainfall

Thika average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Thika average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Thika in January 2024.

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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
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