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Laikipia County weather forecast

Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Laikipia about 18 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days (5 mm in the driest parts to 38 mm in the wettest), and about 53 mm over 14 days.

Oct–Dec 2026 short rainsKenya Met forecast issued 5 October 202644th wettest of 47 counties this week

Rain expected in Laikipia

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

PeriodRangeAverage
Next day0–5 mm2 mm
Next 3 days2–14 mm6 mm
Next 7 days5–38 mm18 mm
Next 14 days29–98 mm53 mm

Next 7 days by sub-county

Sub-countyAverage rain
Laikipia West25 mm
Laikipia East19 mm
Laikipia North14 mm

Rainfall forecast

Daily rainfall forecast for your ward

Laikipia weather: questions and answers

Will it rain in Laikipia this week?

Yes. Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Laikipia about 18 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days, up to 38 mm in the wettest parts. About 6 mm of it is expected in the first 3 days.

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

About 53 mm on average across Laikipia over the 14 days from 5 October 2026 (29 mm in the driest parts to 98 mm in the wettest).

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

Over the next 7 days the most rain is expected in Laikipia West (25 mm) and Laikipia East (19 mm), and the least in Laikipia North (14 mm).

Is Laikipia expecting more rain than usual this season?

Yes. Kenya Met’s seasonal forecast for 5 Oct to 15 Nov 2026 gives Laikipia about 147% of its usual rain for those weeks.

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

Choose Laikipia, 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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