Scorching Sun!-Kenya Met Issues Five-Day Forecast For Different Areas In Mid-January

The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of persistent dry and hot conditions across the majority of the country as the mid-month heatwave intensifies. According to the latest weekly forecast covering Tuesday, January 13, through Saturday, January 17, 2026, sunny intervals will dominate the national landscape, though a few regions may experience brief, localized relief. Beyond the soaring temperatures, the “weatherman” has also flagged strong winds of up to 25 knots expected to sweep through Turkana, Marsabit, Samburu, and the coastal city of Mombasa during this period.

In the Central Highlands and parts of the Rift Valley, including counties such as Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, and Tharaka Nithi, day-long sunny conditions are expected to prevail for the better part of the week. While Friday and Saturday afternoons may bring scattered showers to a few areas, nights are predicted to remain largely partly cloudy with temperatures dipping as low as 07°C and peaking at 29°C. Similarly, the Lake Victoria Basin and Western Kenya—covering regions like Siaya, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Kakamega—will enjoy sunny intervals until Friday morning, with a high likelihood of afternoon showers as the weekend approaches and maximum temperatures reaching 31°C.

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Along the coastal strip in Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, and Kwale, dry and sunny conditions will remain constant throughout the day, offering no immediate break from the humid heat. Meanwhile, the south-eastern lowlands, including Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, and Taita Taveta, may see light morning showers on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, though hot and sunny conditions will otherwise persist with highs of 32°C.

The harshest conditions are reserved for the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) of the North and North-East. Residents in Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, and Isiolo can expect entirely dry conditions throughout the week, with temperatures soaring to a blistering 38°C. Similar conditions are predicted for Turkana and Samburu, where the intense sun will be accompanied by the aforementioned strong winds. As the sun continues to beat down across the country, the department encourages citizens to stay hydrated and take necessary precautions against high daytime heat exposure.