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Rain expected in Kiambu

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

PeriodRangeAverage
Next day0–7 mm2 mm
Next 3 days4–47 mm16 mm
Next 7 days15–184 mm63 mm
Next 14 days50–320 mm128 mm

Next 7 days by sub-county

Sub-countyAverage rain
Gatundu North142 mm
Gatundu South104 mm
Lari91 mm
Githunguri75 mm
Limuru50 mm
Kiambaa47 mm
Thika Town43 mm
Juja34 mm
Kiambu33 mm
Kabete33 mm
Kikuyu30 mm
Ruiru17 mm

Rainfall forecast

Daily rainfall forecast for your ward

Kiambu weather: questions and answers

Will it rain in Kiambu this week?

Yes. Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Kiambu about 63 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days, up to 184 mm in the wettest parts. About 16 mm of it is expected in the first 3 days.

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

About 128 mm on average across Kiambu over the 14 days from 5 October 2026 (50 mm in the driest parts to 320 mm in the wettest).

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

Over the next 7 days the most rain is expected in Gatundu North (142 mm), Gatundu South (104 mm) and Lari (91 mm), and the least in Ruiru (17 mm).

Is Kiambu expecting more rain than usual this season?

Yes. Kenya Met’s seasonal forecast for 5 Oct to 15 Nov 2026 gives Kiambu about 257% of its usual rain for those weeks.

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

Choose Kiambu, 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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