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Kericho County weather forecast

Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Kericho about 53 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days (26 mm in the driest parts to 89 mm in the wettest), and about 122 mm over 14 days.

Oct–Dec 2026 short rainsKenya Met forecast issued 5 October 202623rd wettest of 47 counties this week

Rain expected in Kericho

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

PeriodRangeAverage
Next day2–6 mm3 mm
Next 3 days9–30 mm17 mm
Next 7 days26–89 mm53 mm
Next 14 days71–207 mm122 mm

Next 7 days by sub-county

Sub-countyAverage rain
Belgut76 mm
Ainamoi68 mm
Sigowet/Soin59 mm
Buret59 mm
Kipkelion West42 mm
Kipkelion East40 mm

Rainfall forecast

Daily rainfall forecast for your ward

Kericho weather: questions and answers

Will it rain in Kericho this week?

Yes. Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Kericho about 53 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days, up to 89 mm in the wettest parts. About 17 mm of it is expected in the first 3 days.

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

About 122 mm on average across Kericho over the 14 days from 5 October 2026 (71 mm in the driest parts to 207 mm in the wettest).

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

Over the next 7 days the most rain is expected in Belgut (76 mm), Ainamoi (68 mm) and Sigowet/Soin (59 mm), and the least in Kipkelion East (40 mm).

Is Kericho expecting more rain than usual this season?

Yes. Kenya Met’s seasonal forecast for 5 Oct to 15 Nov 2026 gives Kericho about 185% of its usual rain for those weeks.

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

Choose Kericho, 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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