Weatherman warns sunny, dry week expected as rains hit key regions
By Paulette Mboga, November 18, 2025The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued the weekly forecast for November 18-24, 2025, noting that most areas will experience sunny and dry conditions.
According to the update on X on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, rainfall is expected over the Central Highlands, Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, Coast, South Eastern Lowlands, Western and North Eastern regions.
The weather outlook shows a clear pattern where large parts of the country remain dry, while specific zones continue to receive short rains.
The forecast also shows that some areas will experience high daytime temperatures, with maximums rising above 30°C in the Coast, North Eastern and North Western regions, parts of the South Eastern Lowlands, Rift Valley and Western areas.
At the same time, low night and early morning temperatures are expected in the Central Highlands, Rift Valley, Western regions and areas near Mt. Kilimanjaro, with minimums dropping below 10°C.
The weatherman noted that the dry and sunny conditions will continue to dominate for most places, even as the listed regions receive rainfall. Residents in the hot zones are advised to prepare for very warm afternoons, while those in the cooler regions should expect cold mornings and nights.
Review of last week’s weather
In the review for 10–16 November, Kikumbulyu South in Makueni recorded 54.7 mm of rainfall, making it one of the wettest places in the period under review. The update also highlighted temperature extremes, with Mandera recording 37.5°C, showing very hot daytime conditions in the area. On the opposite end, Nyahururu recorded 5.0°C, signalling very cold early mornings and nights for residents there.
The latest forecast shows a continued contrast between hot and dry regions and those receiving rainfall, a pattern that has been seen in recent weeks. Areas in the Central Highlands and Rift Valley will continue to experience low temperatures at night, while coastal and northern regions will remain much warmer during the day.
The weekly outlook gives a clear picture of what to expect as the month continues, especially for areas where temperatures are rising or dropping sharply.