Kenyans stepping out this Thursday, November 12, 2026, will need to keep their umbrellas close.
The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecasted rainfall across Nairobi and 38 other counties, stretching from the Rift Valley to the coastal region.
The latest weather outlook notes that rainfall is expected in Bungoma, Garissa, Mandera, Wajir, and Marsabit, alongside dozens of other areas.
Morning outlook across the country
If in Nairobi this morning, expect sunny intervals mixed with light rains in a few places. The Central Highlands will experience mostly cloudy skies.
Residents in Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Embu and Machakos will wake up to cloudy conditions, with light rains likely over a few places.
The Coastal region offers a sharp contrast. Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu will enjoy clear sunny intervals throughout the morning. Tana River will also see sunny intervals, though accompanied by a chance of light rain over a few places.
Northern Kenya is looking significantly wetter today. Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit and Turkana will experience moderate rains and thunderstorms in several places.
For clarity, the meteorological department defines moderate rainfall as “steady, noticeable rain measuring between five and 20 millimetres.”
Around the Lake Victoria Basin, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii and Nyamira will start the day with sunny intervals alongside light rains and thunderstorms. Kakamega and Vihiga will also see light rain and thunderstorms in the morning.
Afternoon shifts and temperature extremes
The weather will change as the day progresses. Nairobi residents will see sunny intervals interrupted by moderate showers and thunderstorms over several places.
The Rift Valley will record significant rainfall. Trans Nzoia is forecast to receive heavy showers and thunderstorms over several places during the afternoon.
The department defines heavy rainfall as “intense rain, possible thunder” measuring between 21 and 50 millimetres. Counties like Nakuru, Narok, Kericho and Baringo will face moderate showers and thunderstorms, while Uasin Gishu and Nandi will experience light showers.
Wajir and Mandera will maintain their wet conditions, with moderate showers and thunderstorms continuing right through the afternoon. The Coastal towns will retain their sunny intervals, but Taita Taveta will see light showers and thunderstorms near Mount Kilimanjaro.
Daytime temperatures will peak at 37 degrees Celsius in Turkana. On the opposite end, Nyandarua and Samburu will be the coldest regions today, recording daytime highs of just 21 degrees Celsius.
