Kenya MET Lists Areas To Receive Rainfall This Week

While much of Kenya is set to remain dry over the next five days, the Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a forecast predicting occasional rainfall and strong winds for specific regions between Tuesday and Saturday.

Areas Expecting Early-Week Rain

Residents in the Lake Victoria Basin, Highlands West of the Rift Valley, and Central Highlands should prepare for wet weather on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon.

• Regions: Nairobi, Kiambu, Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, and West Pokot.

• Conditions: Showers and thunderstorms are expected in the afternoons for the first two days of the forecast period, followed by sunny conditions for the remainder of the week.

• Temperature Range: Highs of 31°C in the west and 29°C in the central regions, with lows reaching a chilly 7°C in both areas.

☀️ Regions Remaining Consistently Dry

The following areas will experience predominantly sunny and dry conditions throughout the entire five-day period:

• South Eastern Lowlands & Inland Tana River: (Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Kajiado, Taita Taveta). Temperatures will range from 14°C to 32°C.

• The Coast: (Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale). Expect warm, sunny weather with highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C.

• North Eastern Kenya: (Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo). These regions will experience high heat, with maximum temperatures hitting 38°C.

• North Western Kenya: (Turkana, Samburu). Expect day-long sun and occasional cloud cover, with peaks of 38°C.