Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has forecast generally dry conditions across most parts of the country between August 25 and 31, 2026, with rainfall expected in parts of several counties. In a weather forecast dated August 25, Kenya Met said most parts of the country are expected to remain generally dry in this last week of August, although some areas are likely to receive rainfall during the period.
“Most parts of the country are expected to be generally dry,” Kenya Met stated.
Kenya Met Issues August 25-31 Weather Forecast
Rain is likely in parts of Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale, Tana River, Lamu, Kirinyaga, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, Nyeri, Murang’a, Garissa, Bungoma and Trans Nzoia.
The forecast also highlighted intermittent cool and cloudy conditions in parts of Embu, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Meru, Murang’a, Nairobi, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Tharaka-Nithi, Nakuru, Machakos, Kajiado, Taita/Taveta, Marsabit and Wajir.
Daytime temperatures are expected to rise above 30°C in parts of Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu, Garissa, Wajir, Isiolo, Marsabit and Turkana.
Night-time temperatures could fall below 10°C in parts of Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nakuru, Narok, Kajiado and Taita/Taveta.
Mixed Weather as Rain and Thunderstorms Hit Several Counties
According to the Kenya Met Department’s forecast for August 25–31, morning showers are expected in several parts of Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River and Lamu counties.
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The weatherman also forecasts intermittent morning cloudiness in parts of Embu, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Meru, Murang’a, Nairobi, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Tharaka-Nithi, Nakuru, Machakos, Kajiado, Taita/Taveta, Marsabit and Wajir.
In the afternoon, showers are likely in parts of Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River, and Lamu, with a few areas of Kirinyaga, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, Nyeri, Murang’a, and Garissa also expected to receive rainfall.
The Kenya Met further warns of possible afternoon showers and thunderstorms in parts of Bungoma and Trans Nzoia. Night showers may occur in parts of Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu, Kirinyaga, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, Nyeri, Murang’a and Garissa.
Meanwhile, most parts of several other counties are expected to see sunny intervals in the morning and afternoon, while many areas are forecast to be partly cloudy at night.
August–October 2026 Weather Forecast
The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts below-average rainfall in Trans Nzoia, Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Siaya, Vihiga, Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kisumu, Kericho, Nyamira, Kisii, Bomet, Migori, Homa Bay, Narok, West Pokot, Samburu and Turkana between August and October 2026.
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Much of August and September is expected to remain dry in these areas, with only scattered rainfall forecast in October.
Parts of Kwale, Kilifi, Mombasa, Lamu, Tana River and Taita Taveta, alongside sections of Garissa, Mandera, Wajir and Marsabit, are forecast to receive above-average rainfall, with most of the rainfall expected in October.
The department also forecasts cool and cloudy conditions with light rainfall at times in Murang’a, Nyeri, Embu, Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Kirinyaga, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Kiambu, Nairobi, Machakos, Makueni and Kitui. These conditions may continue into early September, before the seasonal short rains begin in October.
Meanwhile, temperatures are expected to remain above average across Kenya throughout the August–September–October 2026 period.
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