Kenya Met Lists Region To Experience Extreme Cold and Rains in Last Week of September

The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a five-day weather forecast for the period between Saturday, September 27, and Wednesday, October 1, 2025, covering Nairobi and other regions. In its forecast released on Friday, September 26, Kenya Met announced that most parts of the country are likely to experience sunny and dry weather.

However, it warned that rainfall is expected in some parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, and North-western Kenya.

At the same time, the meteorological department warned of continued occasional cold and cloudy conditions over several parts of the country.

Kenya Met Warns of Extreme Cold  in Nairobi and Other Regions in Five-Day Forecast

The Highlands East of the Rift Valley, which include counties such as Nyandarua, Nyeri, Murang’a, Kiambu, and Nairobi, are set to experience some of the coldest conditions in the country during this period.

Minimum temperatures are forecast to drop sharply, reaching a low of 5°C on Monday, 29 September, especially in areas around Nyandarua and Laikipia.

Despite cloudy mornings that may break into sunny intervals, the afternoons will remain unstable with intermittent showers over a few places.

Nights will generally be partly cloudy, while maximum temperatures in these counties will range from 28°C to 31°C.

Also Read: Kenya Met Explains Why Nairobi and Other Counties Are Experiencing Cold Weather and Rains

Regions to Experience Rain

Counties in the highlands west of the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, and the Rift Valley are expected to be drenched by afternoon showers and thunderstorms over several places, particularly from Saturday through Tuesday.

These regions will also experience morning rains and nighttime showers, signaling a wet spell that may disrupt farming and travel.

Temperatures here will vary, with highs of 32°C and lows dropping to 8°C on Monday.

Counties in these regions are Siaya, Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, and West Pokot.

Also Read: Govt Issues Advisories After Kenya Met’s Warning on Impending La Niña and El Niño

North-western and North-eastern Regions to Remain Dry

In contrast, North-western regions like Turkana and Samburu will maintain high daytime temperatures of 36°C throughout the week.

Though a few morning and evening showers are expected, on Wednesday, most days will feature sunny intervals and partly cloudy nights.

Its nighttime temperatures will range between 7°C and 10°C.

Similarly, North-eastern counties such as Marsabit, Wajir, Mandera, and Garissa will remain under sunny intervals, with maximum temperatures soaring up to 38°C.

 Night temperatures, while relatively higher than the rest of the country, will hover around 14°C to 16°C.

Sunny Intervals in the Coast and South-Eastern Regions

The Coastal Region (Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, and Kwale) is likely to experience morning and evening showers in some areas. Showers may occasionally extend into the afternoons.

Days will generally have sunny intervals, meaning periods of sunshine between cloudy or rainy conditions.

Nights will be partly cloudy, with a chance of light showers in isolated locations.

Maximum daytime temperatures are expected to remain warm, holding steady at 31°C for the first four days of the forecast, and rising to 32°C on the final day.

Nighttime temperatures will hover around 20-23°C, offering mild to warm nights.

The South-Eastern Lowlands (Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Taita-Taveta, inland parts of Tana River, and Kajiado) may start the mornings cloudy, with conditions likely breaking into sunny intervals as the day progresses.

Nights will likely be partly cloudy, with cooler conditions than the coast.

Daytime highs are expected to reach 30-32°C, while night temperatures may drop to around 11-14°C in some locations.

Follow our WhatsApp Channel and X Account for real-time news updates.