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Thika Weather in September

Thika in September

The short of it: Thika in September averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain and about 12 h 6 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 27° · low 14° · rain 14 mm · daylight 12 h 6 min

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

Thirty years of records give Thika an average September high of 27°, a low of 14° and some 14 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 27°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 6 min in mid-September.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates September 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 September. Juja, 10 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

September in Thika, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus August
2° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus October
1° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 6 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JujaKiambu County10 km SW27°14°12 mm
KenolMurang'A12 km NNE26°14°14 mm
RuiruKiambu County17 km SW27°14°13 mm
GatunduKiambu County19 km W25°13°22 mm
MaraguaMurang'A27 km NNE27°14°14 mm
KiambuKiambu County30 km WSW26°13°20 mm
TingangaKiambu County30 km WSW25°12°27 mm
GithunguriMachakos County31 km SSW27°13°13 mm

The Almanac · Thika Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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September
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Much like August: highs about 27°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 10th 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 September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Thika in September?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 27°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Thika?

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

How long are the days in Thika in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 6 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Thika in September?

Hardly — September nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Thika in September?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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