Kenya Met Lists Areas To Expect Rainfall This Week Despite Sunny Days

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a weekend weather advisory calling for residents in Nyanza, Western, and parts of the Rift Valley to prepare for moderate rainfall, despite the current prevailing sunny and dry conditions. According to the forecast released on Friday, January 9, 2026, a shift in weather patterns will see afternoon showers begin today and persist through Monday across more than twenty counties, including Kisumu, Siaya, Nakuru, Eldoret, and Kakamega. These regions are expected to experience sunny mornings followed by rainfall that will taper off by the evening, giving way to predominantly cloudy conditions overnight.

While the western half of the country prepares for moisture, the Central Highlands and Nairobi are predicted to remain largely dry on Friday and Saturday, with minimal rainfall expected only on Sunday. However, residents in these areas face a different challenge: a significant drop in nocturnal temperatures. The meteorological department warned that night temperatures in Nairobi and surrounding Central Kenya counties could plunge to as low as 7°C over the next five days. This sharp chill stands in stark contrast to the projected daytime conditions, where the sun is expected to remain dominant throughout most of the weekend.

Elsewhere, the North Eastern and Coastal regions are forecast to remain trapped in a persistent dry spell. Counties such as Marsabit, Mandera, Garissa, and Wajir, as well as the coastal strip spanning Mombasa to Lamu, will endure harsh, hot, and dry conditions. Daytime temperatures in these areas are projected to climb sharply, reaching highs of approximately 38°C. This creates a dramatic national weather contrast, with the country simultaneously experiencing freezing nights in the highlands and blistering heat in the north and east.

The Kenya Met has urged the public to stay informed and take necessary precautions, such as carrying umbrellas in rain-prone western regions and dressing in heavy layers to combat the biting night cold in the capital and central regions. Motorists have also been cautioned to stay alert for potential slippery roads during the predicted afternoon showers to ensure safety throughout the transition from sunny mornings to rainy evenings.