NAIROBI, Kenya – The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a weather forecast indicating a sharp decline in rainfall levels nationwide for the period of April 1 to April 7, 2025.
The forecast comes as the country shifts from the heavy rains experienced in recent weeks to a notably drier spell, with occasional rainfall expected in some regions.
Reduced Rainfall and Temperature Extremes
According to the KMD, while the overall rainfall will be lower this week, certain areas will still experience sporadic showers, especially during the mornings and afternoons.
The weather patterns will be influenced by both daytime and nighttime temperature shifts.
Daytime temperatures in regions such as the Coast, North-eastern, and North-western Kenya are expected to exceed 30°C, with heat intensifying throughout the week.
In contrast, the Central Highlands and Central Rift Valley are predicted to experience colder nights, with temperatures dropping below 10°C in some areas.
Rainfall Outlook Across Regions
The forecast indicates that counties in the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, including Kisumu, Siaya, and Homa Bay, will see a mixture of morning rain and afternoon thunderstorms.
Nighttime showers may also occur intermittently across the region. Other counties in the Rift Valley and Lake Victoria Basin, including Kakamega, Bungoma, and Narok, are likely to experience similar weather conditions.
In contrast, the North-western region, encompassing Turkana and Samburu counties, will mostly be dry, with sunny intervals in the mornings and partly cloudy conditions during the night.
The Highlands East of the Rift Valley, including Nairobi County, are set for a mix of cloudy mornings followed by afternoon showers in some places and light rain at night.
This pattern is expected to affect counties such as Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, and Kirinyaga.
In the North-eastern region, including Marsabit, Mandera, and Wajir, morning rain followed by afternoon showers and partly cloudy nights is predicted.
The South-eastern lowlands, covering counties like Kitui, Makueni, and Machakos, will experience sunny intervals interspersed with afternoon showers and cloudy nights.
Finally, the coastal counties of Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, and Tana River will see frequent rainfall throughout the day and night, with conditions remaining damp along the coast.
The previous week saw continued rainfall across much of Kenya, particularly in the Highlands and parts of the Rift Valley.
Isolated heavy showers were also recorded in the Lake Victoria Basin, the Coast, and North-eastern Kenya, leading to localized flooding in some areas.
These weather changes have prompted the KMD to caution residents to remain vigilant, especially in regions prone to rain-induced hazards.
