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Rain, Thunderstorms Expected in Nairobi and Environs in 5 Day Forecast

Joy KwamabyJoy Kwama
May 12, 2025
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Nairobi City Dwellers During A Rainy Day. Photo/Wilfred Nyangaresi X

Nairobi City dwellers during a rainy day. PHOTO/Wilfred Nyangaresi X

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The Kenya Meteorological Department has predicted continued rain and isolated thunderstorms across various regions of the country, including Nairobi, from Monday, 12th May to Wednesday, 14th May 2025.

In its latest five-day weather forecast, some areas are expected to experience sunny intervals in the mornings, followed by afternoon showers and thunderstorms, especially in the Rift Valley and highland regions.

Further, counties within the Western, Rift Valley, and Lake Victoria Basin, like Kisumu, Kakamega, Kericho, and Bomet, will experience showers and thunderstorms over several places in the afternoon on all three days.

However, the counties will experience sunny intervals in the mornings on Monday and Wednesday. Night-time showers will continue across a few areas throughout the forecast period.

Daytime temperatures are expected to range around 28°C.


Also Read: Kenya Met Warns Kenyans in Latest May 2025 Weather Forecast

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Rain Expected in Several Other Counties

At the same time, North-western Kenya (Turkana and Samburu) is forecast to have a chance of rains and showers over a few places in the mornings and afternoons, especially on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Maximum temperatures will remain high, peaking at 36°C, while minimums will drop to as low as 9°C by Tuesday.

On the other hand, Central Highlands and Nairobi Area Counties, including Nyeri, Kiambu, Murang’a, and Nairobi, are likely to experience morning rains and afternoon thunderstorms over several places during the entire period.

The skies will remain cloudy with sunny intervals breaking through by Wednesday. Maximum temperatures will hover around 26°C–27°C, while minimums may dip to 10°C.

Residents in the North-eastern Region (Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo) can expect partly sunny mornings with occasional rains over a few places, especially on Tuesday and Wednesday.


Also Read: Weatherman Lists Regions Set to Receive Rainfall Ahead of Schools Reopening

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However, Afternoon conditions are expected to be mostly sunny, with a chance of isolated showers.

South-eastern lowlands, including Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Kajiado and Taita Taveta Counties, as well as inland parts of Tana River Counties, will experience rains over a few places in the morning, afternoon and evenings. 

Areas within the Coast region, including Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu and Kwale Counties as well as coastal parts of Tana River County, will experience showers in a few places. 

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Director of Meteorological Services Dr. David Gikungu releasing the forecast for the upcoming October-November-December rainy season on August 28, 2024. PHOTO/ Kenya Met.
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Joy Kwama

Mercy Joy Kwama is a digital journalist who is dedicated to the art of storytelling, truth-telling and changing narratives. She covers diverse topics including politics, social justice, gender, humanitarian matters, and policy. Mercy is especially driven to amplify the voices of marginalized African communities and challenge the status quo. She is a graduate of Riara University with a degree in Communications and Multimedia Journalism and is well-equipped to navigate the complex landscape of news reporting. In her spare time, Mercy likes to pick up new skills including dancing, gardening, reading, and meeting new people.

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