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Embu County weather forecast

Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Embu about 79 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days (39 mm in the driest parts to 165 mm in the wettest), and about 150 mm over 14 days.

Oct–Dec 2026 short rainsKenya Met forecast issued 5 October 20265th wettest of 47 counties this week

Rain expected in Embu

Average across the county, with the range from its driest to its wettest parts.

PeriodRangeAverage
Next day1–19 mm8 mm
Next 3 days13–60 mm28 mm
Next 7 days39–165 mm79 mm
Next 14 days72–323 mm150 mm

Next 7 days by sub-county

Sub-countyAverage rain
Manyatta130 mm
Runyenjes117 mm
Siakago63 mm
Gachoka62 mm

Rainfall forecast

Daily rainfall forecast for your ward

Embu weather: questions and answers

Will it rain in Embu this week?

Yes. Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Embu about 79 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days, up to 165 mm in the wettest parts. About 28 mm of it is expected in the first 3 days.

How much rain will Embu get in the next two weeks?

About 150 mm on average across Embu over the 14 days from 5 October 2026 (72 mm in the driest parts to 323 mm in the wettest).

Which parts of Embu will get the most rain this week?

Over the next 7 days the most rain is expected in Manyatta (130 mm), Runyenjes (117 mm) and Siakago (63 mm), and the least in Gachoka (62 mm).

Is Embu expecting more rain than usual this season?

Yes. Kenya Met’s seasonal forecast for 5 Oct to 15 Nov 2026 gives Embu about 228% of its usual rain for those weeks.

How can I see the forecast for my ward in Embu?

Choose Embu, then your sub-county and ward, in the forecast on this page. It shows Kenya Met’s daily rain for the weeks ahead and how each period compares with the usual rain for those dates.

Where does this forecast come from?

From Kenya Met (the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority), through its Kenya Farm-to-Forecast pilot. The forecast is updated every morning; this page shows the one issued 5 October 2026.

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