Thika weather
At 9:45 PM local time it was drizzle and 16°C (61°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM, 2 AM, 2 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM (14.1 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Sep, Jan–Feb. Thika sits 1503 m (4,931 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Thika, Nairobi County, Kenya.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 66%
- Chance of rain
- 80%
- Rain
- 0.4 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM, 2 AM, 2 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM (14.1 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–Sep, Jan–FebOff season Apr, Nov
About Thika weather
Is it raining in Thika right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 16° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM, 2 AM, 2 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM (14.1 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Thika this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 24–26° and lows of 15–17°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Thika lately?
In the past 7 days, Thika had 6 rainy days and 32.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Thika?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Thika weather by month
When is the best time to visit Thika?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Thika is Jun–Sep, Jan–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr, Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (74°F) in June to 27°C (81°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Thika?
April is the wettest month, with about 153 mm (6.0 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 25 mm (1.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Thika?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (74°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F).
Does Thika have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–Sep, Jan–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months