Question 1

Will it rain in Kakamega this week?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Kakamega about 48 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days, up to 62 mm in the wettest parts. About 14 mm of it is expected in the first 3 days.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

About 149 mm on average across Kakamega over the 14 days from 5 October 2026 (69 mm in the driest parts to 199 mm in the wettest).

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Over the next 7 days the most rain is expected in Matungu (57 mm), Lurambi (56 mm) and Shinyalu (55 mm), and the least in Likuyani (22 mm).

Question 4

Is Kakamega expecting more rain than usual this season?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kenya Met’s seasonal forecast for 5 Oct to 15 Nov 2026 gives Kakamega about 155% of its usual rain for those weeks.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Choose Kakamega, 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.

Question 6

Where does this forecast come from?

Accepted Answer

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.

Period	Range	Average
Next day	1–4 mm	3 mm
Next 3 days	4–19 mm	14 mm
Next 7 days	19–62 mm	48 mm
Next 14 days	69–199 mm	149 mm

Sub-county	Average rain
Matungu	57 mm
Lurambi	56 mm
Shinyalu	55 mm
Navakholo	54 mm
Mumias West	54 mm
Malava	54 mm
Ikolomani	53 mm
Mumias East	51 mm
Butere	49 mm
Khwisero	47 mm
Lugari	35 mm
Likuyani	22 mm

Kakamega County weather forecast

Rain expected in Kakamega

Next 7 days by sub-county

Daily rainfall forecast for your ward

Kakamega weather: questions and answers