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Thika Weather in February

Thika in February

The short of it: Thika in February averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 14 °C (56 °F), with 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 14° · rain 32 mm · daylight 12 h 9 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Thika an average February high of 29°, a low of 14° and some 32 mm of rain. The height of summer in Thika, with afternoons near 29°. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 9 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates February 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Thika runs about middling and wetter than most in February. Juja, 10 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

February in Thika, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 9 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JujaKiambu County10 km SW29°14°30 mm
KenolMurang'A12 km NNE28°13°32 mm
RuiruKiambu County17 km SW29°14°31 mm
GatunduKiambu County19 km W28°13°36 mm
MaraguaMurang'A27 km NNE29°14°30 mm
KiambuKiambu County30 km WSW29°14°36 mm
TingangaKiambu County30 km WSW28°13°39 mm
GithunguriMachakos County31 km SSW30°14°30 mm

The Almanac · Thika Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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The height of summer in Thika, with afternoons near 29°. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Thika by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°14°36 mm12 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
February29°14°32 mm12 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
March29°15°100 mm11 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April27°16°200 mm11 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
May26°16°101 mm10 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
June24°14°21 mm9 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°13°9.0 mm9 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
August24°13°12 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
September27°14°14 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October28°15°63 mm11 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
November26°16°173 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
December26°15°85 mm12 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Thika in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Thika in February?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 14 °C (56 °F), with about 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Thika, with afternoons near 29°. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Thika?

The Almanac gives February 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Thika in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 9 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Thika in February?

Hardly — February nights average 14 °C (56 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Thika in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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