Kenya Met predicts thunderstorms in western counties, light showers in Nairobi and dry weather along parts of the Coast.
The Kenya Met forecast projects moderate to heavy rain in at least 29 counties from November 8 to November 12. Nairobi will also receive light afternoon showers throughout the five-day period.
The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority released the outlook on November 7. It expects rainfall across Central, Western, Rift Valley, Northern and Eastern Kenya, alongside the Lake Victoria Basin.
However, rainfall intensity and timing will vary across the regions. Parts of the Coast will remain sunny and dry, while several inland counties will experience chilly nights.
Kenya Met forecast outlines regional rainfall
In Central Kenya, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu and Nyandarua will receive light showers throughout the period. These will occur mainly during the morning and afternoon.
Meanwhile, Meru, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, Kitui, Machakos and Makueni will receive varying rainfall amounts. The outlook includes light morning rain and afternoon showers across these Eastern counties.
Western counties face heavier rainfall, with thunderstorms expected in Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma and Busia throughout the five days. Kisumu and Siaya will also experience afternoon rain, thunderstorms and lightning on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. However, mornings in the two counties will remain sunny.
In addition, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii and Nyamira can expect moderate showers, thunderstorms and lightning from Monday to Thursday. Kenya Met predicts a similar pattern in seven Rift Valley counties. These include West Pokot, Trans Nzoia, Nandi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Baringo, Kericho and Bomet.
Cold nights inland as coastal counties stay dry
In contrast, Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu will remain sunny and dry throughout the forecast period. The outlook also points to low overnight temperatures in several inland areas.
Nyandarua has the lowest projected minimum, with temperatures dropping to 7°C on Thursday, November 12. Meanwhile, Laikipia will record minimum temperatures of 11°C on Monday and Thursday.
Elsewhere, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet and Elgeyo-Marakwet will experience minimum temperatures between 10°C and 15°C over the five days. Nairobi’s night temperatures will range from 12°C to 14°C, while daytime readings will reach 26°C to 27°C.
Garissa and Turkana, meanwhile, will experience some of the highest daytime temperatures in the forecast. Their maximum temperatures will reach 37°C and 38°C, respectively.
