NAIROBI, Kenya – Most parts of Kenya will remain hot and dry this week, even as pockets of rainfall continue in parts of the Rift Valley, Western and Central highlands, and sections of north-western Kenya, according to the Kenya Meteorological Department.
In its forecast for September 30 to October 6, 2025, the department said that regions east and west of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, and Turkana and Samburu counties are likely to record intermittent rainfall. Some areas may experience isolated heavy showers.
“In contrast, the North-eastern and South-eastern lowlands—including Marsabit, Mandera, Garissa, Kitui, and Machakos—will remain largely dry, though brief showers may occur later in the week,” the weatherman noted.
Regional Outlook
- Highlands West of the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin & Rift Valley counties such as Kakamega, Bungoma, Kericho, Trans Nzoia, and Uasin Gishu are expected to see morning showers in a few areas.
- North-western Kenya (Turkana and Samburu) may experience morning rainfall and scattered afternoon or night thunderstorms.
- Highlands East of the Rift Valley (Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Murang’a, Kiambu, Nairobi) will have cloudy mornings, followed by sunny intervals. Afternoon showers are expected to intensify towards the end of the week.
- Coastal counties including Mombasa, Kilifi, and Lamu will remain mostly sunny, though brief morning showers are possible in isolated areas.
Temperature Outlook
Daytime temperatures above 30°C are expected along the Coast, as well as in North-eastern and North-western Kenya.
At night, temperatures could dip below 10°C in parts of the Central Rift Valley, the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, and areas around Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Previous Week’s Review
Between September 22 and 28, rainfall was recorded in Bungoma, Kakamega, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, and Nyandarua.
Temperatures rose in most parts of the country, with notable nighttime cooling in Laikipia, Voi, and Kitui.
The Met Department urged residents in rainfall-prone areas to be cautious of localized flooding and to stay updated through official advisories.
