Kenya Met Warns of Rain in Several Counties as Nyandarua Nights Drop to 5°C

Rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is expected in several parts of Kenya as the country continues through the October short-rains season. Nairobi, Central Kenya, the Rift Valley, Western Kenya, the Lake Victoria basin and the Coast are among the areas covered by the forecast.

The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority has outlined varying weather conditions, with some counties expected to receive morning showers while others face afternoon downpours. Residents have also been warned to prepare for chilly nights, particularly in high-altitude areas.

Nairobi and Central Kenya to Receive Showers

Nairobi is expected to experience light rain in the morning and moderate showers in the afternoon on Saturday, October 10. Lighter showers are forecast to continue on Sunday and Monday, while daytime temperatures could reach 28°C.

Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a and Kiambu are expected to receive light morning rains throughout the weekend, with showers also likely in the afternoon or at night in some areas. Nyandarua is forecast to experience morning showers on Saturday and Sunday, followed by light afternoon rain on Saturday and moderate showers on Sunday.

In Eastern Kenya, Meru, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, Kitui, Machakos and Makueni are expected to experience varying rainfall patterns. Morning showers and afternoon rain are likely in some locations over the weekend.

Thunderstorms Expected in Western Kenya

Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma and Busia are among the counties forecast to receive heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. Residents in these areas should remain alert as weather conditions change.

Kisumu and Siaya are expected to experience afternoon showers, thunderstorms and lightning on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, with sunny conditions likely in the mornings. Homa Bay and Migori are also forecast to receive rain during the period.

Kisii and Nyamira are expected to experience moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning on Saturday and Sunday. In the Rift Valley, West Pokot, Trans Nzoia, Nandi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Baringo, Kericho and Bomet are likely to receive afternoon showers, with thunderstorms expected in some locations.

Along the Coast, Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu are forecast to receive light to moderate showers over the weekend. Tana River is expected to experience light daytime showers.

Nyandarua to Record Temperatures as Low as 5°C

Apart from the expected rainfall, cold nights are forecast in several counties, with Nyandarua expected to record some of the lowest minimum temperatures. Night temperatures are projected to fall to 6°C on Saturday before dropping to 5°C on Sunday and remaining at that level on Monday.

Laikipia is expected to record a minimum night temperature of 10°C on Saturday, while Samburu is forecast to experience minimum temperatures of 11°C and 12°C over the weekend. West Pokot, Kericho, Narok and Nandi are also expected to experience cool nights, with minimum temperatures ranging between 10°C and 15°C.

Nairobi is forecast to record minimum night temperatures of 14°C on Saturday and Sunday, while daytime temperatures could rise to 28°C. Residents and motorists are advised to remain cautious during periods of heavy rain, particularly where flooding or poor visibility may affect travel.