Observed Climate for 11-20 April, 2026

Rainfall

Recent rainfall totals

High Rainfall Accumulation (101-300mm)

  • High Rainfall (101-200mm): These amounts were recorded in a few pockets in southern Tanzania, and border regions of Kenya and Somalia.

Moderate to high Rainfall (26-100mm)

  • These were observed over most parts of the region including in eastern and western Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, southwestern South Sudan, several parts of Ethiopia, southern Somalia, and a few parts in Eritrea.

Moderate to Low Rainfall of between (6mm–25mm)

  • These were observed in most parts of South Sudan, southern Sudan, several parts of Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, northwestern and southeastern parts of Kenya and central Tanzania.
  • Very Low or No Rain Very Low Rainfall: These were observed in a few pockets in central Tanzania, the border region of Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan (Karamoja cluster), southern parts of Sudan, western Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, and northwestern Ethiopia.
Recent rainfall anomalies

Wetter than Normal to much wetter than normal Conditions

  • Much wetter than Normal: This category was observed in the eastern and northwestern parts of Tanzania, southern parts of Uganda, eastern parts of Kenya, southern, central and northern Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti and southern Somalia.
  • Wetter than Normal: This category was observed in areas surrounding the darkest green areas including in Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, and Somalia.

Near Normal Conditions

  • Predominantly observed in Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti, and Eritrea.

Drier Than Normal Conditions

  • Predominantly observed in central parts of Tanzania, the Karamoja cluster region, much of South Sudan, southern parts of Sudan, western and eastern Ethiopia, western Eritrea, a few pockets in Somalia.

No Rain

  • Observed in the very northern and the dry parts of the region, particularly in Sudan, a few pocket areas in eastern Ethiopia and pockets in southwestern Tanzania.

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Recent rainfall anomalies
Recent rainfall anomalies

Wetter Than Normal Conditions (Green and Light Green)

  • Much Wetter than Normal (Dark Green): Concentrated heavily in Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania.
  • Wetter than Normal (Light Green): Forms a wide band surrounding the darkest …
21 - 31 January 2026 Read More
Recent rainfall totals
Recent rainfall totals

High Rainfall Accumulation (Light Green to Dark Green)

  • Highest Rainfall (101–200 mm): These values were concentrated in southwestern parts of the region including western parts of Tanzania.
  • Significant Rainfall (26–50 mm & 51–100 mm): …
11 - 20 January 2026 Read More
Recent rainfall anomalies
Recent rainfall anomalies

Wetter Than Normal Conditions (Green and Light Green)

  • Much Wetter than Normal (Dark Green): Concentrated heavily over the southern parts of the region including western Tanzania, and Burundi.
  • Wetter than Normal (Light Green): …
11 - 20 January 2026 Read More
Recent rainfall totals
Recent rainfall totals

High Rainfall Accumulation (Dark Green to Light Green)

  • Significant Rainfall (51–100 mm and 26–50 mm): These categories cover areas, in the southwestern parts of the region, including:
    • Several parts of Rwanda and Burundi.
    • Several …
1 - 10 January 2026 Read More
Recent rainfall anomalies
Recent rainfall anomalies

Wetter Than Normal Conditions (Green and Light Green)

  • Much Wetter than Normal (Dark Green): Observed over the southwestern parts of including in Rwanda, Burundi and most parts of Tanzania.
  • Wetter than Normal (Light …
1 - 10 January 2026 Read More
Recent rainfall totals
Recent rainfall totals

High Rainfall Accumulation (Dark Green to Light Green)

  • Highest Rainfall (201–300 mm and 101–200 mm): Rainfall amounts between 101 and 300 mm was observed Tanzania, and southern Kenya.
  • Significant Rainfall (51–100 mm and …
21 - 31 December 2025 Read More
Recent rainfall anomalies
Recent rainfall anomalies

Wetter Than Normal Conditions (Green and Light Green)

  • Much Wetter than Normal (Dark Green): Concentrated heavily in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania.
  • Wetter than Normal (Light Green): Forms a wide band surrounding …
21 - 31 December 2025 Read More
Recent rainfall anomalies
Recent rainfall anomalies

Wetter Than Normal Conditions (Green and Light Green)

  • Much Wetter than Normal (Dark Green): Concentrated heavily over the southern parts of the region including Tanzania, Burundi, Uganda, and Kenya.
  • Wetter than …
11 - 20 December 2025 Read More
Recent rainfall totals
Recent rainfall totals

High Rainfall Accumulation (Light Green to Dark Green)

  • Highest Rainfall (101–200 mm): These values were concentrated in northwestern and southeastern parts of Tanzania.
  • Significant Rainfall (26–50 mm & 51–100 mm): These values were recorded …
11 - 20 December 2025 Read More
Recent rainfall totals
Recent rainfall totals

High Rainfall Accumulation (Dark Green to Light Green)

  • Significant Rainfall (51–100 mm and 26–50 mm): These categories cover areas, in the southwestern parts of the region, including:
    • A few pockets in western Uganda
    • Several parts …
1 - 10 December 2025 Read More
Recent rainfall anomalies
Recent rainfall anomalies

Wetter Than Normal Conditions (Green and Light Green)

  • Much Wetter than Normal (Dark Green): Observed over the northeastern parts of Sudan.
  • Wetter than Normal (Light Green): Observed in some parts of western Tanzania.

Near …

1 - 10 December 2025 Read More
Recent rainfall anomalies
Recent rainfall anomalies

Wetter Than Normal Conditions (Green and Light Green)

  • Much Wetter than Normal (Dark Green): Concentrated heavily in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and a few patches in northern Sudan.
  • Wetter than Normal (Light Green): …
21 - 30 November 2025 Read More
Recent rainfall totals
Recent rainfall totals

High Rainfall Accumulation (Dark Green to Light Green)

  • Highest Rainfall (201–300 mm and 101–200 mm): Rainfall amounts between 101 and 300 mm was observed Rwanda, Burundi, and central Kenya.
  • Significant Rainfall (51–100 …
21 - 30 November 2025 Read More
Standardized Precipitation Index
Standardized Precipitation Index

Moderately Wet to severely Wet Conditions

Only a few pockets in the region observed these conditions in the region.

Moderately Dry to Severely Dry Conditions

These conditions were observed in most countries including Tanzania, …

21 - 30 November 2025 Read More
Recent rainfall totals
Recent rainfall totals

High Rainfall Accumulation (Light Green to Dark Green)

  • Highest Rainfall (101–200 mm & 201–300 mm): These values are extremely high for a 10-day period. Rainfall amounts between 101 and 300 mm was observed in southwestern …
11 - 20 November 2025 Read More