Vihiga County weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Vihiga County, Kenya. Like most weather services, we show Vihiga County at one spot: Mbale, its largest city. At 12:45 AM local time it was mostly clear and 19°C (66°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM (2.0 mm total). Best months for weather: Jul, Dec–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 47%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM (2.0 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul, Dec–FebOff season Apr–May
About Mbale weather
Is it raining in Mbale right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 19° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM (2.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Mbale this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 26–28° and lows of 15–17°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Mbale lately?
In the past 7 days, Mbale had 6 rainy days and 55.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Mbale?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Vihiga County weather by month
When is the best time to visit Vihiga County?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Vihiga County is Jul, Dec–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–May tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (74°F) in July to 28°C (83°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Vihiga County?
April is the wettest month, with about 299 mm (11.8 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 63 mm (2.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Vihiga County?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 16°C (60°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (74°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Mbale), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months