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Lamu County weather forecast

Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Lamu about 58 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days (16 mm in the driest parts to 129 mm in the wettest), and about 183 mm over 14 days.

Oct–Dec 2026 short rainsKenya Met forecast issued 5 October 202615th wettest of 47 counties this week

Rain expected in Lamu

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

PeriodRangeAverage
Next day0–9 mm4 mm
Next 3 days3–35 mm15 mm
Next 7 days16–129 mm58 mm
Next 14 days79–259 mm183 mm

Next 7 days by sub-county

Sub-countyAverage rain
Lamu West66 mm
Lamu East44 mm

Rainfall forecast

Daily rainfall forecast for your ward

Lamu weather: questions and answers

Will it rain in Lamu this week?

Yes. Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Lamu about 58 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days, up to 129 mm in the wettest parts. About 15 mm of it is expected in the first 3 days.

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

About 183 mm on average across Lamu over the 14 days from 5 October 2026 (79 mm in the driest parts to 259 mm in the wettest).

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

Over the next 7 days the most rain is expected in Lamu West (66 mm), and the least in Lamu East (44 mm).

Is Lamu expecting more rain than usual this season?

Yes. Kenya Met’s seasonal forecast for 5 Oct to 15 Nov 2026 gives Lamu about 363% of its usual rain for those weeks.

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

Choose Lamu, 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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