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Wajir County weather forecast

Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Wajir about 69 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days (9 mm in the driest parts to 165 mm in the wettest), and about 132 mm over 14 days.

Oct–Dec 2026 short rainsKenya Met forecast issued 5 October 202610th wettest of 47 counties this week

Rain expected in Wajir

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

PeriodRangeAverage
Next day0–40 mm13 mm
Next 3 days3–66 mm25 mm
Next 7 days9–165 mm69 mm
Next 14 days42–259 mm132 mm

Next 7 days by sub-county

Sub-countyAverage rain
Wajir East110 mm
Wajir North95 mm
Tarbaj93 mm
Eldas57 mm
Wajir West54 mm
Wajir South47 mm

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Wajir weather: questions and answers

Will it rain in Wajir this week?

Yes. Kenya Met’s forecast issued 5 October 2026 gives Wajir about 69 mm of rain on average over the next 7 days, up to 165 mm in the wettest parts. About 25 mm of it is expected in the first 3 days.

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

About 132 mm on average across Wajir over the 14 days from 5 October 2026 (42 mm in the driest parts to 259 mm in the wettest).

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

Over the next 7 days the most rain is expected in Wajir East (110 mm), Wajir North (95 mm) and Tarbaj (93 mm), and the least in Wajir South (47 mm).

Is Wajir expecting more rain than usual this season?

Yes. Kenya Met’s seasonal forecast for 5 Oct to 15 Nov 2026 gives Wajir about 241% of its usual rain for those weeks.

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

Choose Wajir, 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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