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Nyeri County weather forecast

Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Nyeri about 71 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days (23 mm in the driest parts to 170 mm in the wettest), and about 155 mm over 14 days.

Oct–Dec 2026 short rainsKenya Met forecast issued 5 October 20268th wettest of 47 counties this week

Rain expected in Nyeri

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

PeriodRangeAverage
Next day2–19 mm8 mm
Next 3 days8–58 mm25 mm
Next 7 days23–170 mm71 mm
Next 14 days51–401 mm155 mm

Next 7 days by sub-county

Sub-countyAverage rain
Othaya131 mm
Mukurweini116 mm
Tetu92 mm
Mathira84 mm
Nyeri Town60 mm
Kieni46 mm

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Daily rainfall forecast for your ward

Nyeri weather: questions and answers

Will it rain in Nyeri this week?

Yes. Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Nyeri about 71 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days, up to 170 mm in the wettest parts. About 25 mm of it is expected in the first 3 days.

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

About 155 mm on average across Nyeri over the 14 days from 5 October 2026 (51 mm in the driest parts to 401 mm in the wettest).

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

Over the next 7 days the most rain is expected in Othaya (131 mm), Mukurweini (116 mm) and Tetu (92 mm), and the least in Kieni (46 mm).

Is Nyeri expecting more rain than usual this season?

Yes. Kenya Met’s seasonal forecast for 5 Oct to 15 Nov 2026 gives Nyeri about 221% of its usual rain for those weeks.

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

Choose Nyeri, 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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