Climate Insights for Thika

The climate in Thika is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 935 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 216 mm of rainfall. Thika sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Thika is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 36.8 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 8.5 in of rainfall. Thika sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Thika sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 27°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Thika sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 56°F to 81°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 56°F and an average of 64°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Thika is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 935 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 216 mm of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 27 mm. That's 189 mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Thika is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 8.5 in of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.1 in. That's 7.4 in less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Thika is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Thika is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

The best time to visit Thika is during January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 50 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Thika is during January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Thika based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Thika based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.