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Samburu County weather forecast

Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Samburu about 16 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days (3 mm in the driest parts to 60 mm in the wettest), and about 48 mm over 14 days.

Oct–Dec 2026 short rainsKenya Met forecast issued 5 October 202646th wettest of 47 counties this week

Rain expected in Samburu

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

PeriodRangeAverage
Next day0–4 mmunder 1 mm
Next 3 days1–23 mm6 mm
Next 7 days3–60 mm16 mm
Next 14 days14–155 mm48 mm

Next 7 days by sub-county

Sub-countyAverage rain
Samburu East18 mm
Samburu North16 mm
Samburu West12 mm

Rainfall forecast

Daily rainfall forecast for your ward

Samburu weather: questions and answers

Will it rain in Samburu this week?

Yes. Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Samburu about 16 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days, up to 60 mm in the wettest parts. About 6 mm of it is expected in the first 3 days.

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

About 48 mm on average across Samburu over the 14 days from 5 October 2026 (14 mm in the driest parts to 155 mm in the wettest).

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

Over the next 7 days the most rain is expected in Samburu East (18 mm) and Samburu North (16 mm), and the least in Samburu West (12 mm).

Is Samburu expecting more rain than usual this season?

Yes. Kenya Met’s seasonal forecast for 5 Oct to 15 Nov 2026 gives Samburu about 251% of its usual rain for those weeks.

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

Choose Samburu, 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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