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Kirinyaga County weather forecast

Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Kirinyaga about 118 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days (77 mm in the driest parts to 159 mm in the wettest), and about 238 mm over 14 days.

Oct–Dec 2026 short rainsKenya Met forecast issued 5 October 20262nd wettest of 47 counties this week

Rain expected in Kirinyaga

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

PeriodRangeAverage
Next day9–19 mm14 mm
Next 3 days28–57 mm42 mm
Next 7 days77–159 mm118 mm
Next 14 days143–323 mm238 mm

Next 7 days by sub-county

Sub-countyAverage rain
Gichugu136 mm
Kirinyaga Central119 mm
Ndia108 mm
Mwea98 mm

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Kirinyaga weather: questions and answers

Will it rain in Kirinyaga this week?

Yes. Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Kirinyaga about 118 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days, up to 159 mm in the wettest parts. About 42 mm of it is expected in the first 3 days.

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

About 238 mm on average across Kirinyaga over the 14 days from 5 October 2026 (143 mm in the driest parts to 323 mm in the wettest).

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

Over the next 7 days the most rain is expected in Gichugu (136 mm), Kirinyaga Central (119 mm) and Ndia (108 mm), and the least in Mwea (98 mm).

Is Kirinyaga expecting more rain than usual this season?

Yes. Kenya Met’s seasonal forecast for 5 Oct to 15 Nov 2026 gives Kirinyaga about 241% of its usual rain for those weeks.

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

Choose Kirinyaga, 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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