West Pokot County weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for West Pokot County, Kenya. Like most weather services, we show West Pokot County at one spot: Kapenguria, its largest city. At 12:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 14°C (56°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 96%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–FebOff season Apr–May, Aug, Oct
About Kapenguria weather
Is it raining in Kapenguria right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 14° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Kapenguria this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 24–25° and lows of 13–14°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Kapenguria lately?
In the past 7 days, Kapenguria had 7 rainy days and 64.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kapenguria?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
West Pokot County weather by month
When is the best time to visit West Pokot County?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit West Pokot County is Dec–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–May, Aug, Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 20°C (69°F) in July to 26°C (79°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in West Pokot County?
April is the wettest month, with about 245 mm (9.6 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 42 mm (1.7 in).
What is the hottest month in West Pokot County?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 20°C (69°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F).
Does West Pokot County have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr–Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jan–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Kapenguria), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in West Pokot County
Weather can differ a lot within West Pokot County: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapenguria | Dec–Feb | Apr–Nov | 20–26°C | 1,846 mm |
| Makutano | Dec–Feb | Aug | 24–31°C | 1,171 mm |