Showers, strong winds and extreme temperatures expected this week- Met department
Cold and cloudy conditions will also intermittently affect the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, South-Eastern Lowlands, and sections of the Rift Valley, while North-Western and North-Eastern counties will record daytime temperatures above 30°C.
Residents across the country should prepare for a week of varied weather, including rainfall, cloudy skies, high daytime temperatures, and chilly nights, according to the Kenya Meteorological Department.
In its forecast covering September 2–8, 2025, the department said rainfall will continue over the Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, Western and Central Highlands, and parts of the Coastal Region.
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The showers are expected to affect transport and farming activities in these areas.
Cold and cloudy conditions will also intermittently affect the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, South-Eastern Lowlands, and sections of the Rift Valley, while North-Western and North-Eastern counties will record daytime temperatures above 30°C.
These high temperatures raise concerns about heat stress and potential water shortages in arid and semi-arid regions.
Nighttime temperatures are forecast to drop sharply, with lows falling below 10°C in the Highlands east of the Rift Valley, the Central Rift Valley, and areas around Mt. Kilimanjaro.
In addition, strong winds exceeding 25 knots (12.86 m/s) are expected along the Coast, South-Eastern Lowlands, North-Eastern, and North-Western Kenya, as well as over the country’s territorial waters.
The Meteorological Department said it will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates on any new developments.
The announcement follows a recent statement by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), which projected below-average rainfall between October and December this year due to a weak La Niña pattern that is currently developing.
The rains are also expected to arrive later than usual.
ICPAC’s forecast shows that most parts of eastern and northern Kenya are likely to experience drier and hotter conditions, while western regions may receive more favourable rainfall.
The short rains season, running from October to December, contributes up to 70 per cent of annual rainfall in some areas, making it crucial for food production.
“Analysis of predictions from seven Global Producing Centres, tailored for the region, indicates an elevated likelihood of below-normal rainfall in OND 2025 across eastern Kenya,” ICPAC said.
The projection aligns with warnings from the World Meteorological Organisation, which noted that the weak La Niña pattern is expected to reduce rainfall across the Greater Horn of Africa.
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