The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) has forecast rainfall in several parts of the country over the next five days, with some counties expected to experience thunderstorms and moderate showers.
In its five-day weather forecast issued on Thursday, November 5, KMSA stated that light to moderate rainfall would occur in several counties between Saturday, November 7, and Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
“Light to moderate rainfall is expected in several counties. This forecast should be used in conjunction with the daily (24-hour) forecast issued by this Authority,” read part of the forecast.
KMSA Names Counties Expected to Receive Rainfall Over the Next Five Days
Nairobi is among the areas expected to receive rainfall, with showers forecast during the afternoons and nights throughout the five-day period.
The capital is expected to record maximum temperatures ranging between 25°C and 28°C, while minimum temperatures will remain at 16°C.
On Wednesday, November 11, Nairobi is forecast to experience light morning rains, followed by moderate afternoon and night showers.
Other counties expected to receive rainfall include Kiambu, Murang’a, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Machakos, Kitui, Embu, Meru and Tharaka-Nithi.
In the Central Kenya region, Nyeri is expected to experience moderate afternoon showers on Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday, while light showers are forecast on Sunday and Monday.
Nyandarua is expected to receive light afternoon showers throughout the forecast period, with temperatures ranging between 8°C and 23°C.
Machakos is among the counties forecast to experience persistent rainfall, with light morning and afternoon showers expected on most days. On Wednesday, the county is expected to receive moderate showers extending into the night.
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Western and Nyanza Counties
In the Western region, KMSA has forecast showers accompanied by thunderstorms in Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii and Nyamira.
Bungoma is expected to experience afternoon showers accompanied by thunderstorms throughout the five days, with moderate showers forecast on Monday.
Kakamega is also expected to receive afternoon showers, with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms forecast on Tuesday. Vihiga is expected to see similar conditions on Saturday and Wednesday.
In Kisii, moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms are forecast on Monday and Tuesday, while light showers are expected on the remaining days.
Nakuru is expected to experience light showers accompanied by thunderstorms on Sunday, followed by moderate showers on Monday and Tuesday.
Narok, Kericho and Bomet are also among the counties expected to experience rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms during the forecast period.
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Meanwhile, parts of the Coast and Northeastern regions are expected to experience relatively sunny conditions, although isolated showers are forecast in some areas.
Mombasa is expected to receive light morning showers on Sunday, November 8, with maximum temperatures reaching 32°C during the forecast period.
Kwale is forecast to experience light showers on Sunday and Monday, while Kilifi is expected to receive rainfall on Monday and Tuesday.
In Tana River, light afternoon showers are expected on Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday, with maximum temperatures reaching 36°C.
Garissa and Wajir are expected to receive light morning rains on Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday, while Mandera is forecast to experience sunny intervals throughout the five days.
Turkana is expected to record some of the highest temperatures, with maximum temperatures reaching 38°C during the forecast period.
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