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Kenya Met: Rain expected in 15 counties as Nairobi experiences cold weather
05th August, 2026 06:39 PM
The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall in at least 15 counties, with Nairobi and several parts of Central Kenya expected to continue experiencing cool weather over the next two days.
In its latest weather outlook for August 6–7, issued on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the department said showers are likely in parts of the Rift Valley, Western Kenya, Nyanza and the Coast.
“Rainfall is expected in several counties,” Kenya Met stated.
The counties expected to receive rainfall include Uasin Gishu, Bungoma, Busia, Kisumu, Siaya, Kericho, Kakamega, Trans Nzoia, Vihiga, Bomet, Nandi, West Pokot, Nyamira, Kisii, Kilifi and Lamu.
Intermittent cool condition
Meanwhile, Nairobi is among several counties expected to experience intermittent cool conditions during the forecast period.
Other counties likely to remain cool include Embu, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Meru, Murang’a, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Tharaka-Nithi, Kitui, Makueni and Kajiado.
The chilly weather comes after weeks of lower temperatures in Nairobi and surrounding areas, with many residents reporting cold mornings, cloudy afternoons and cool evenings.
Strong winds
The weather department has also warned of strong southerly to southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots in parts of northern, eastern and coastal Kenya.
The strong winds are expected in Turkana, Marsabit, Isiolo, Garissa, Mandera, Wajir, Tana River, Taita Taveta, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu and Kitui counties.
The latest forecast comes as Kenya continues to experience seasonal weather changes, with some regions receiving rainfall while others remain cool and windy.
Strong El Niño Intensifies
The August forecast comes as the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says El Niño continues to intensify during the August-October 2026 season, increasing the likelihood of unusual weather patterns across the globe.
According to the WMO, above-normal temperatures are expected in many parts of the world, while some regions are likely to experience wetter-than-normal conditions and others face an increased risk of drought.
The organisation added that the outlook is consistent with a classic, strong El Niño event, which is expected to influence global weather patterns over the coming months.
“El Niño continues to intensify during the August-October 2026 season. Above-normal temperatures are likely across the world. Wetter conditions in some regions and drought risk in others are expected, consistent with a classic, strong El Niño event,” WMO stated.
