Weather in Kisumu - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Kisumu, Kenya: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Kisumu
today☁️ 30°💧 0.5 mm
Sun🌤️ 31°💧 0.1 mm
Mon☀️ 31°💧 0.1 mm
Tue🌧️ 31°💧 0.6 mm
Wed🌧️ 30°💧 0.3 mm
Thu🌧️ 31°💧 0.1 mm
Fri🌧️ 29°💧 0.3 mm
Sat🌧️ 29°💧 2.5 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Saturday 5 Sept in Kisumu, the forecast high is 30°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 23°C to 26°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 99% of similar days.

30°Cexceptionally warm
usually 23°C–26°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: stronger than usual
31°Cexceptionally warm
usually 23°C–26°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: exceptionally strong
31°Cexceptionally warm
usually 23°C–26°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: stronger than usual
31°Cexceptionally warm
usually 23°C–26°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: exceptionally strong
30°Cexceptionally warm
usually 24°C–26°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: stronger than usual
31°Cexceptionally warm
usually 24°C–26°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: typical
29°Cexceptionally warm
usually 24°C–26°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: exceptionally strong

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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20°28°35° 1981: 25°C1982: 25°C1983: 24°C1984: 24°C1985: 24°C1986: 25°C1987: 26°C1988: 25°C1989: 26°C1990: 25°C1991: 25°C1992: 24°C1993: 26°C1994: 24°C1995: 24°C1996: 25°C1997: 26°C1998: 26°C1999: 27°C2000: 26°C2001: 25°C2002: 27°C2003: 25°C2004: 27°C2005: 25°C2006: 25°C2007: 23°C2008: 24°C2009: 26°C2010: 25°C2011: 23°C2012: 23°C2013: 25°C2014: 26°C2015: 25°C2016: 26°C2017: 23°C2018: 25°C2019: 24°C2020: 23°C2021: 24°C2022: 23°C2023: 24°C2024: 26°C2025: 25°C 2026 forecast: 30°C current forecast 30°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 25°C by day. The coolest year was 2017 (23°C) and the warmest was 2004 (27°C). The current forecast averages 30°C - higher than in 100% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Kisumu

Kisumu - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Kisumu 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
29°
around 21° at night · days with rain: 9
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
29°
around 17° at night · rain chance 48%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
30°
around 18° at night · rain chance 50%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Kisumu: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 29° by day and 21° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 29° in September, and about 30° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Kisumu

Saturday5 September 2026
☁️30°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:37 · sunset 18:43 · night 25° · evening 29° · rain 0.47 mm · humidity 35% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 100%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌤️31°scattered clouds
sunrise 06:36 · sunset 18:43 · night 23° · evening 28° · rain 0.11 mm · humidity 33% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 40%
Monday7 September 2026
☀️31°clear sky
sunrise 06:36 · sunset 18:42 · night 23° · evening 27° · rain 0.11 mm · humidity 33% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 4%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
sunrise 06:36 · sunset 18:42 · night 22° · evening 24° · rain 0.56 mm · humidity 31% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 34%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:35 · sunset 18:42 · night 22° · evening 25° · rain 0.33 mm · humidity 33% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 62%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
sunrise 06:35 · sunset 18:41 · night 24° · evening 25° · rain 0.14 mm · humidity 32% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 4%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 06:34 · sunset 18:41 · night 23° · evening 26° · rain 0.3 mm · humidity 36% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 6%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 06:34 · sunset 18:41 · night 20° · evening 20° · rain 2.52 mm · humidity 37% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 31%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
sunrise 06:34 · sunset 18:40 · night 19° · evening 20° · rain 2.2 mm · humidity 39% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 74%
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:33 · sunset 18:40 · night 21° · evening 24° · rain 1.52 mm · humidity 37% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 7%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:33 · sunset 18:40 · night 22° · evening 25° · rain 1.32 mm · humidity 40% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 9%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:33 · sunset 18:39 · night 20° · evening 22° · rain 2.78 mm · humidity 41% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 36%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:32 · sunset 18:39 · night 21° · evening 25° · rain 1.93 mm · humidity 44% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 100%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️28°moderate rain
sunrise 06:32 · sunset 18:38 · night 19° · evening 20° · rain 10.43 mm · humidity 50% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 53%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️24°light rain
sunrise 06:32 · sunset 18:38 · night 20° · evening 22° · rain 3.38 mm · humidity 64% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:31 · sunset 18:38 · night 20° · evening 22° · rain 5.14 mm · humidity 46% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 82%

UV index in Kisumu - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTKisumu03681111+9.2UV VERY HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and16:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 20 min9Sat5.099Sun6.099Mon7.099Tue8.099Wed9.098Thu10.098Fri11.0911Sat12.096Sun13.098Mon14.0910Tue15.099Wed16.0910Thu17.0910Fri18.099Sat19.096Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Kisumu is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Air quality and smog in Kisumu

Air quality in Kisumu is currently good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 33.2 µg/m³, PM10: 36.8 µg/m³.
CityPM2.5 (µg/m³)PM10 (µg/m³)Air quality
Kisumu33.236.8good
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 04:00).

Kisumu weather through the year

Kisumu - annual climate

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FAQ - Kisumu weather

What is the weather like in Kisumu today?
Today it is about 30° during the day and 25° at night, overcast clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Kisumu?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.