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Kilifi County weather forecast

Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Kilifi about 53 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days (22 mm in the driest parts to 118 mm in the wettest), and about 123 mm over 14 days.

Oct–Dec 2026 short rainsKenya Met forecast issued 5 October 202622nd wettest of 47 counties this week

Rain expected in Kilifi

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

PeriodRangeAverage
Next day0–6 mm1 mm
Next 3 days4–20 mm9 mm
Next 7 days22–118 mm53 mm
Next 14 days50–303 mm123 mm

Next 7 days by sub-county

Sub-countyAverage rain
Kaloleni93 mm
Rabai88 mm
Kilifi South79 mm
Kilifi North72 mm
Ganze64 mm
Malindi57 mm
Magarini40 mm

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Kilifi weather: questions and answers

Will it rain in Kilifi this week?

Yes. Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Kilifi about 53 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days, up to 118 mm in the wettest parts. About 9 mm of it is expected in the first 3 days.

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

About 123 mm on average across Kilifi over the 14 days from 5 October 2026 (50 mm in the driest parts to 303 mm in the wettest).

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

Over the next 7 days the most rain is expected in Kaloleni (93 mm), Rabai (88 mm) and Kilifi South (79 mm), and the least in Magarini (40 mm).

Is Kilifi expecting more rain than usual this season?

Yes. Kenya Met’s seasonal forecast for 5 Oct to 15 Nov 2026 gives Kilifi about 231% of its usual rain for those weeks.

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

Choose Kilifi, 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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