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Kisumu County weather forecast

Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Kisumu about 53 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days (43 mm in the driest parts to 69 mm in the wettest), and about 128 mm over 14 days.

Oct–Dec 2026 short rainsKenya Met forecast issued 5 October 202621st wettest of 47 counties this week

Rain expected in Kisumu

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

PeriodRangeAverage
Next day3–4 mm3 mm
Next 3 days13–21 mm16 mm
Next 7 days43–69 mm53 mm
Next 14 days100–181 mm128 mm

Next 7 days by sub-county

Sub-countyAverage rain
Nyakach60 mm
Seme56 mm
Kisumu West54 mm
Nyando51 mm
Muhoroni50 mm
Kisumu East49 mm
Kisumu Central48 mm

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Daily rainfall forecast for your ward

Kisumu weather: questions and answers

Will it rain in Kisumu this week?

Yes. Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Kisumu about 53 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days, up to 69 mm in the wettest parts. About 16 mm of it is expected in the first 3 days.

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

About 128 mm on average across Kisumu over the 14 days from 5 October 2026 (100 mm in the driest parts to 181 mm in the wettest).

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

Over the next 7 days the most rain is expected in Nyakach (60 mm), Seme (56 mm) and Kisumu West (54 mm), and the least in Kisumu Central (48 mm).

Is Kisumu expecting more rain than usual this season?

Yes. Kenya Met’s seasonal forecast for 5 Oct to 15 Nov 2026 gives Kisumu about 166% of its usual rain for those weeks.

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

Choose Kisumu, 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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