Kenya Met forecasts rainfall in parts of all 47 counties during November 10–16.
Kenya Met expects showers and thunderstorms during November 10–16, alongside hot days in some counties and cold highland nights.
The Kenya rain forecast for November 10–16 points to rainfall in parts of all 47 counties. The Kenya Meteorological Department also expects afternoon showers and thunderstorms across several regions during the week.
However, rain will coincide with hot daytime conditions in some areas, with average maximum temperatures exceeding 35°C. Meanwhile, some highland areas face average minimum temperatures below 10°C at night.
The department urged residents to prepare for changing weather, particularly in areas expecting thunderstorms and heavy downpours.
Kenya rain forecast: afternoon and overnight showers
Afternoon showers and thunderstorms will affect parts of western Kenya, the Lake Victoria basin and the Rift Valley. These include Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Kisii, Migori, Siaya, Vihiga, Nyamira and West Pokot.
The department also expects these conditions in Baringo, Bomet, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kericho, Nakuru, Nandi, Narok, Trans Nzoia and Uasin Gishu. Elsewhere, afternoon showers will reach parts of Nairobi, Kiambu, Nyeri, Meru, Embu, Kirinyaga, Murang’a and Nyandarua.
Coastal and northeastern counties will also receive afternoon showers, including Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Garissa, Mandera and Wajir. Morning showers are likely in Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River and Lamu.
Morning rain will also affect parts of Nairobi and neighbouring counties, alongside western Kenya and the Lake Victoria basin. Overnight, showers are likely in parts of Nairobi, Kiambu, Kisumu, Kakamega, Busia, Homa Bay and Migori.
Night-time rainfall will also extend to parts of the Coast, central Kenya, Mandera, Marsabit and Wajir.
Hot days and cold highland nights
Despite the widespread rain outlook, the department forecasts average maximum temperatures above 35°C in parts of nine counties. These are Garissa, Wajir, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Isiolo, Marsabit, Samburu and Turkana.
In contrast, parts of Meru, Nyeri, Nyandarua and Nakuru will experience cold nights. The department expects average minimum temperatures in these highland areas to fall below 10°C.
Meanwhile, morning sunny intervals will occur in parts of several counties, including Baringo, Bomet, Bungoma and Kakamega. The outlook also includes Kericho, Nakuru, Nandi, Narok, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu and Vihiga.
Further sunny morning spells are likely in parts of Kitui, Taita Taveta, Samburu, Garissa, Marsabit and Isiolo. Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot also feature in the forecast for morning sunny intervals.
