Kenya Met Shares Update On Areas Set To Receive Rainfall In The Next Few Days

Residents in Nairobi and the surrounding highlands are being urged to prepare for a significant drop in temperature as the Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts unusually cold nights and afternoon showers over the next five days. According to the latest update, minimum temperatures in the capital and nearby counties—including Kiambu, Nyandarua, Meru, and Embu—could plunge as low as 5°C. While the mornings in these regions are expected to offer brief sunny intervals, cloud cover will likely thicken as the day progresses, leading to scattered, isolated showers particularly after January 24. The weatherman noted that these conditions are driven by weather systems moving across regions east of the Rift Valley, resulting in chilly nighttime conditions that are quite uncharacteristic for Nairobi during the month of January.

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Meanwhile, there is a silver lining for farmers and residents in the Lake Victoria Basin and parts of the Rift Valley, where a gradual increase in rainfall is anticipated. Showers in these western regions are expected to begin as early as Monday and may intensify and spread into the evening hours by midweek.

However, the outlook remains starkly different for the northern and north-eastern parts of the country. Counties such as Turkana, Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, and Garissa are set to experience persistent hot and dry conditions, with daytime temperatures soaring to 38°C. Similarly, the coastal strip, including Mombasa, Kilifi, and Lamu, will remain sunny and warm with highs of 34°C and minimal chances of precipitation.

Beyond these temperature shifts, the department has flagged a warning for strong Northeasterly to Southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots across the north-western, north-eastern, and coastal areas. These powerful gusts could potentially disrupt marine activities at the Coast or affect light structures in the northern plains. Given the potential for quick shifts in weather patterns, especially in the highland regions where isolated showers can occur even during sunny spells, the public is encouraged to stay informed through daily updates and ensure they dress warmly for the exceptionally cold nights ahead.