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.
Daytime temperature | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
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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.
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.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | March | 27.6°C 81.7°F |
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Driest month: | August | 14mm 0.6ins |
Sunniest month: | February | 9.6hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 22.8°C 73°F |
Wettest month: | April | 202mm 8ins |