The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has forecast rainfall across several parts of the country over the next five days, with intermittent cool and cloudy conditions for the period between July 15 and July 22, 2026.
In its forecast on July 18, the department said Makueni, Nyeri, Murang’a, Kiambu, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Baringo, Narok, Kajiado, and Nairobi counties are likely to experience periods of cool, cloudy weather.
“Rainfall is expected in several counties. Intermittent cool and cloudy conditions are expected in some parts of Makueni, Nyeri, Murang’a, Kiambu, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Baringo, Narok, Kajiado and Nairobi counties,” read part of the statement.
KMD Lists Regions to Experience Rainfall
Along the Coast, Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi and Tana River counties are expected to experience sunny intervals from Saturday through Monday, with morning showers forecast on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Afternoons will remain sunny throughout the five-day period, while nights are expected to be partly cloudy.
Lamu County is forecast to experience sunny intervals over the weekend, followed by morning showers beginning on Monday and continuing through Wednesday.
Afternoons will remain sunny, with partly cloudy conditions expected at night.
In Taita Taveta County, residents can expect sunny intervals throughout the five-day forecast period, with partly cloudy nights and no significant rainfall expected.
Meanwhile, Nairobi County is forecast to remain largely sunny during the day with partly cloudy nights.
Daytime temperatures are expected to range from 25°C to 26°C, while minimum temperatures will range from 9°C to 10°C.
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North Eastern and Other Regions
In the North Eastern region, Garissa County is expected to remain largely sunny, though cloudy-to-sunny intervals are forecast on Tuesday morning.
Afternoons will be sunny, while nights will remain partly cloudy.
In the Upper Eastern region, Tharaka Nithi, Embu, Kitui, Machakos, and Makueni will experience mainly sunny conditions, with occasional cloudy-to-sunny intervals in the mornings.
Nyandarua is expected to be among the coldest counties, with temperatures dropping to 5°C.
Across the Central Highlands, Nyandarua and Murang’a are expected to receive light afternoon showers on Saturday, while Kiambu could experience light afternoon showers on Monday.
In the North Rift, West Pokot, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Baringo, Laikipia and Nakuru are expected to experience light to moderate afternoon showers, while Turkana and Samburu will remain mostly sunny throughout the forecast period.
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Nandi is forecast to receive light morning rain on Saturday, with moderate afternoon showers expected on Tuesday.
In the South Rift, Narok, Kericho and Bomet are expected to receive light to moderate afternoon showers on several days, while Kajiado could experience light afternoon showers on Monday.
Across the Western region, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, and Siaya are expected to receive light rain or showers on several days, particularly in the mornings and afternoons.
Kisumu is forecast to experience light afternoon showers from Sunday through Wednesday.
In the Nyanza region, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, and Nyamira are expected to experience light afternoon showers on several days, while Homa Bay could also receive light night showers on Monday.
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