Kenyans living in the Western, Central, and Coastal regions should prepare for rainy weather and chilly conditions over the coming days.
According to the latest five-day weather forecast issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department, light to moderate rainfall is expected in several counties between October 4, 2026, and October 8, 2026.
While some northern parts of the country will stay warm, most regions will see shifting weather patterns.
Thunderstorms and cold nights in Western and Central Kenya
The Lake Victoria Basin, Western Kenya, and parts of the Rift Valley will experience warm mornings followed by afternoon showers accompanied by thunder and lightning.
Counties such as Kisii, Nyamira, Kakamega, Kericho, and Trans Nzoia are marked for afternoon thunderstorms starting Monday, October 5, 2026. Outdoor workers and residents in these areas ought to plan their afternoon activities around these expected wet spells.
Meanwhile, Nairobi and surrounding Central Kenya counties, including Kiambu, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, and Nyeri, are set for light morning rains and moderate night showers throughout the forecast period.
Nighttime temperatures in Nyandarua will drop to a chilly minimum of 5°C. Nairobi residents will navigate maximum daytime temperatures between 27°C and 29°C, along with morning light rains.
Coastal showers and hot weather in the North
Coastal counties such as Mombasa, Kwale, and Kilifi will face light to moderate showers spread across the morning, afternoon, and night sessions. Taita Taveta will see sunny intervals earlier in the week, with light rains and moderate showers expected by Thursday, October 8, 2026.
In contrast, North Eastern counties like Mandera, Wajir, and Garissa, alongside Turkana in the North West, will stay largely dry with hot daytime conditions. Mandera and Turkana will record maximum temperatures reaching 38°C during the five days.
The Kenya Met Department also reminded the public that 5-day forecasts should be used in conjunction with the daily (24-hour) forecasts issued by this Department. Specific county details remain accessible through local meteorological offices nationwide.
