NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenyans should brace for a mix of rain and rising temperatures this week, according to a new forecast by the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD).
The week-long outlook covering October 14–20, 2025, projects rainfall across several parts of the country, including the Central Highlands, Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, Coast, and sections of Western, North-western, and North-eastern Kenya.
Counties expected to experience showers include Nandi, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Siaya, Busia, Baringo, Nakuru, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, Kisii, Nyamira, Kericho, Bomet, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, and Narok.
“Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are expected over a few places during the first half of the forecast period, increasing to several places thereafter,” the department said in its weekly bulletin. Nights will generally be partly cloudy, though occasional showers may occur in some areas.
Meanwhile, the Coast, North-eastern, and North-western regions will remain hot and dry, with daytime highs surpassing 30°C.
Counties along the South-eastern lowlands — including Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Kajiado, and Taita Taveta — are also expected to experience sunny intervals during the day and partly cloudy nights.
In contrast, parts of the Central Highlands, Central Rift Valley, and areas near Mt. Kilimanjaro will experience cooler night-time temperatures dropping below 10°C, bringing chilly nights to residents.
At the Coast, covering Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, and the coastal zones of Tana River County, the forecast indicates mostly sunny days and partly cloudy nights.
Reflecting on the previous week (October 6–12), KMD reported notable variations in rainfall and temperature across the country.
Gakoe Tea Estate in Kiambu County recorded the highest 24-hour rainfall at 67 mm on October 7.
The hottest day was logged at Mandera Meteorological Station, which recorded 38.3°C on October 9, while Nyahururu registered the lowest minimum temperature at 5.0°C on October 11.
Overall, daytime temperatures fell slightly in most parts of the country, while night-time temperatures increased in the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, Coast, South-eastern lowlands, and North-western Kenya.
KMD urged Kenyans to stay alert to changing weather patterns, noting that the department’s forecasts are vital for planning across key sectors such as agriculture, water management, aviation, and disaster preparedness.
