Several regions in Kenya will experience light rainfall throughout the week while hot conditions remain in northern and coastal areas, according to meteorological officials.
According to the recent seven-day forecast, the Kenya Meteorological Department indicated that precipitation will primarily impact the highlands, Lake Victoria Basin, the South Rift region, and the coastal areas.
Precipitation is anticipated to persist in the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the South Rift Valley, the Coast, and certain areas in Northeastern Kenya.
Intense precipitation events could potentially affect select coastal regions.
Meteorological officials stated that residents of Nandi, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Siaya, Busia, Nakuru, Kisumu, Homa Bay, and Migori counties can anticipate cloudy mornings followed by afternoon showers.
“Partly sunny conditions are forecast for mornings, though brief precipitation may occur in isolated locations. Afternoon and nighttime showers accompanied by thunderstorms are probable in certain areas,” Met director Edward Muriuki explained.
People living in Nairobi, Kiambu, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Murang’a, Embu, Meru and surrounding areas should also brace for light precipitation, particularly during morning and evening hours.
“Mornings are expected to feature cloudy skies with sporadic rainfall in some locations, followed by periods of sunshine,” Muriuki noted.
Isolated afternoon and nighttime precipitation is anticipated in various locations.
The prediction indicates that Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, and Isiolo will experience predominantly sunny and daytime heat conditions. Nevertheless, certain regions might experience precipitation as the week progresses.
Daytime periods will likely feature sunny spells, transitioning to partly cloudy nights.
Nevertheless, morning precipitation along with afternoon and nighttime showers might affect some areas during the latter portion of the forecast period.
Residents of Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, and Lamu have been advised to anticipate rainfall in multiple locations. This follows recent weeks when intense precipitation resulted in flooding in several coastal towns.
Intermittent morning, afternoon, and nighttime precipitation is forecast for certain areas, potentially expanding to cover more locations at times.
The agency also cautioned that mercury levels will stay exceptionally high in portions of northern Kenya.
Mandera, Garissa, and Wajir are projected to experience temperatures ranging from 37 to 38 degrees Celsius throughout the week.
Lodwar in Turkana is also forecast to reach 37 degrees Celsius.
In contrast, cooler nighttime conditions are anticipated in certain highland regions. Nyahururu is predicted to register temperatures as low as eight degrees Celsius, while Eldoret might fall to 10 degrees Celsius.
The department noted that precipitation levels had diminished across many regions of the nation when compared to the preceding week. Nevertheless, Nairobi documented the greatest rainfall accumulation during the assessment period.
The maximum seven-day precipitation total (61.5 mm) was measured at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Meteorological Station in Nairobi County.” “When comparing the May 11-17 and May 18-24, 2026 assessment periods, it was observed that rainfall quantities substantially diminished in the majority of the country.
The Meteorological Department has recommended that Kenyans maintain awareness of daily weather forecasts as conditions could shift rapidly in certain regions.
The current weather outlook illustrates Kenya’s increasingly erratic climatic trends, with certain areas sustaining precipitation while others face extreme heat. The dichotomy between flood dangers along the Coast and rising mercury levels in northern regions underscores the mounting pressure severe weather exerts on communities, agricultural practices, and infrastructure systems. Nairobi’s surprisingly substantial precipitation figures also demonstrate how metropolitan areas continue to be susceptible to abrupt climatic variations despite a general decline in nationwide rainfall totals. The guidance issued by the Meteorological Department indicates apprehension regarding rapidly evolving conditions, particularly as the nation moves between wet and dry periods, a transition phase that frequently interferes with transportation, agricultural operations, and regular economic functions.