Brace for chilly nights: Kenya Met lists counties set for temperatures below 10°C
By Valerian Khakayi, July 6, 2026The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast cold night-time and early morning conditions across several parts of the country during the week of July 7 to July 13, 2026, with some counties expected to record average minimum temperatures below 10°C.
According to the weekly minimum temperature outlook issued on Monday, July 6, 2026, the counties likely to experience the coldest conditions are Nyeri County, Murang’a County, Nyandarua County, Kiambu County, Kirinyaga County, Meru County,Nairobi and Tharaka-Nithi County.
“Cool night-time and early morning conditions are expected in several parts of the country during the forecast period. Counties likely to experience average minimum temperatures below 10°C:
Nyeri, Murang’a, Nyandarua, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Meru, Nairobi and Tharaka-Nithi”, Kenya Met forecasted.
Temperatures for specific counties
The forecast shows Nyahururu is expected to record the lowest minimum temperature at 6°C, followed by Machakos at 9°C.
Other towns expected to experience chilly mornings include Kericho and Narok at 10°C, while Laikipia, Kitale, Eldoret and Nyeri are forecast to record 11°C. Nairobi is expected to experience minimum temperatures of 12°C, while Mombasa will remain significantly warmer at 20°C.
Weatherman’s advise
The weather department has advised residents in the affected areas to dress warmly during the night and early morning hours to protect themselves from the cold. Parents and carers have also been urged to take extra care of children, older persons and other vulnerable members of the community, who are more susceptible to cold-related illnesses.
Farmers have also been encouraged to monitor livestock and sensitive crops during the cold mornings, as lower temperatures may affect animal health and crop growth in some regions.
July cold conditions
The latest forecast continues the cold conditions that have been experienced in many parts of the country since June. Over the past several weeks, residents in the Central Highlands, Rift Valley and parts of Eastern Kenya have been waking up to chilly mornings and cool nights as the country moves through the cold season.
July is traditionally one of the coldest months of the year in Kenya, particularly in high-altitude areas such as Nairobi, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Murang’a and parts of the Rift Valley. During this period, temperatures often drop significantly at night and in the early morning before gradually rising during the day.
The Kenya Meteorological Department has therefore advised the public to continue taking precautions against the cold by dressing warmly, especially during the night and early morning hours, while ensuring children, older persons and other vulnerable groups are adequately protected.