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Thika Weather in March

Thika in March

The short of it: Thika in March averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 15° · rain 100 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

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

Thirty years of records give Thika an average March high of 29°, a low of 15° and some 100 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 7 min in mid-March.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 3 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 March. Juja, 10 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

March in Thika, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 68 mm more rain
Versus April
2° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 7 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JujaKiambu County10 km SW29°15°87 mm
KenolMurang'A12 km NNE28°15°105 mm
RuiruKiambu County17 km SW29°15°83 mm
GatunduKiambu County19 km W28°14°99 mm
MaraguaMurang'A27 km NNE29°15°95 mm
KiambuKiambu County30 km WSW28°15°86 mm
TingangaKiambu County30 km WSW27°14°98 mm
GithunguriMachakos County31 km SSW29°15°70 mm

The Almanac · Thika Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 4th 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 March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Thika in March?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 29°, nights near 15°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Thika?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Thika in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 7 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Thika in March?

Hardly — March nights average 15 °C (59 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Thika in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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