Weatherman lists Nairobi among areas to receive rainfall this week
By Paulette Mboga, September 15, 2025Most parts of Kenya will be sunny and dry this week, but rainfall is expected in sections of the Central Highlands, Nairobi, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, Western Kenya, and the Coast, according to the latest weekly forecast covering September 16 to 22, 2025.
According to a statement on X on Monday, September 15, 2025, the Kenya Meteorological Department says Kenyans living in these regions should prepare for showers, while those in the rest of the country will continue experiencing hot and dry conditions.
The advisory follows an incident where over 32 families in Teso North spent the night in the cold after heavy rains and strong winds.
Rain expected in several regions
The forecast shows that Nairobi and parts of the Central Highlands will receive scattered rainfall. Areas around Lake Victoria and Western Kenya are also expected to see rain showers during the week.
The Rift Valley, which has recently experienced fluctuating weather, will also have rainfall in certain areas.
Coastal Kenya is set to experience both high temperatures and rain. While the days will be hot, occasional showers are likely, bringing some relief to residents in Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, and surrounding areas.
Highs above 30°C, lows below 10°C
Temperatures will vary widely across the country. Daytime highs are expected to rise above 30°C in the Coast, North-eastern, and North-western Kenya. In contrast, night-time lows will drop below 10°C in parts of the Central Highlands, Central Rift Valley, and the Mt. Kilimanjaro region.
Strong winds will continue in several parts of the country. The forecast warns of southerly to south-easterly winds exceeding 25 knots (12.86 m/s) over the Coast, South-eastern lowlands, and parts of North-eastern and North-western Kenya.
Between September 8 and 14, 2025 Bungoma recorded the highest 24-hour rainfall, with 67.3mm at Khalaba Station on September 8. Mandera posted the highest daily maximum temperature of 38.6°C, also on September 8. Meanwhile, Nyahururu reported the lowest daily minimum temperature of 6.1°C on the same day.
From the Kenya Meteorological Department statement, this might be a good time for residents in rainfall-prone regions to be cautious, especially in flood-sensitive areas.
Farmers in Western Kenya and the Rift Valley should also take advantage of the expected rains for planting and crop management.