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Murang'a County weather forecast

Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Murang'a about 135 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days (47 mm in the driest parts to 265 mm in the wettest), and about 247 mm over 14 days.

Oct–Dec 2026 short rainsKenya Met forecast issued 5 October 20261st wettest of 47 counties this week

Rain expected in Murang'a

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

PeriodRangeAverage
Next day1–29 mm9 mm
Next 3 days14–89 mm44 mm
Next 7 days47–265 mm135 mm
Next 14 days93–460 mm247 mm

Next 7 days by sub-county

Sub-countyAverage rain
Kangema195 mm
Kigumo190 mm
Mathioya156 mm
Kiharu132 mm
Kandara130 mm
Gatanga104 mm
Maragwa83 mm

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Murang'a weather: questions and answers

Will it rain in Murang'a this week?

Yes. Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Murang'a about 135 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days, up to 265 mm in the wettest parts. About 44 mm of it is expected in the first 3 days.

How much rain will Murang'a get in the next two weeks?

About 247 mm on average across Murang'a over the 14 days from 5 October 2026 (93 mm in the driest parts to 460 mm in the wettest).

Which parts of Murang'a will get the most rain this week?

Over the next 7 days the most rain is expected in Kangema (195 mm), Kigumo (190 mm) and Mathioya (156 mm), and the least in Maragwa (83 mm).

Is Murang'a expecting more rain than usual this season?

Yes. Kenya Met’s seasonal forecast for 5 Oct to 15 Nov 2026 gives Murang'a about 288% of its usual rain for those weeks.

How can I see the forecast for my ward in Murang'a?

Choose Murang'a, 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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