Climate Forecasting

Climate Services for Eastern Africa

Our work

ICPAC works to improve regional climate predictions and the forecasting capacity of member states. We work to strengthen capacities in severe weather early warning systems, numerical weather prediction, computing and power storage, data collection and sharing.

What we do
Climate Predictions and Early Warnings
Climate Predictions and Early Warnings

We provide medium and long range forecasting

Climate Monitoring
Climate Monitoring

We provide observed rainfall data and analysis

Trainings and Research
Trainings and Research

We build capacity in climate forecasting

Co-production of climate services
Co-production of climate services

We work with users to co-produce our services

Latest Updates

Drier than usual conditions with warmer than average Temperatures  expected in the Greater Horn of Africa
Press Release
Drier than usual conditions with warmer than average Temperatures expected in the Greater Horn of Africa

IMAGES GHACOF 72-2

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 19 May 2026: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICP…

Wetter-Than-Normal Conditions Expected Across Much of the Greater Horn of Africa
Press Release
Wetter-Than-Normal Conditions Expected Across Much of the Greater Horn of Africa

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Nairobi, Kenya, 27 January 2026: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) in col…

Technical Statement from the 73rd Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 73)
Report
Technical Statement from the 73rd Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 73)

The June to September (JJAS) 2026 rainfall outlook indicates a high likelihood of below-normal rain…

Climate Watch Advisory: The Dry Conditions in Eastern Africa - March 2026 Update
Publication
Climate Watch Advisory: The Dry Conditions in Eastern Africa - March 2026 Update

Drought hotspots across Eastern Africa, including eastern Kenya, Somalia, central Uganda, southern …