The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a weather forecast indicating rainfall, strong winds, and cooler temperatures across various parts of the country over the next 24 hours, ending at 9:00 pm on Monday, July 27, 2026.

Rainfall Expected in Multiple Regions

Rain showers are anticipated in counties including Uasin Gishu, Bungoma, Nakuru, Kericho, Kakamega, Trans Nzoia, Vihiga, Bomet, Nandi, Meru, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, Mombasa, Kwale, Lamu, Nyamira, Embu, Murang’a, Nyeri, and Nyandarua. The intensity ranges from light to moderate, with some areas expecting thunderstorms.

Cool and Cloudy Conditions with Strong Winds

Several counties such as Nairobi, Embu, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Meru, Murang’a, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Tharaka Nithi, Kitui, Machakos, Kajiado, and Makueni are forecast to experience intermittent cool and cloudy weather. Strong southerly to southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots (12.5 m/s) are expected in parts of Marsabit, Isiolo, Garissa, Mandera, Wajir, Tana River, Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, and Kitui.

Regional Weather Highlights

  • Coast: Mombasa, Kwale, and Kilifi will have partly cloudy nights followed by sunny intervals; light showers possible in some areas.
  • Northern and Northeastern Counties: Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, and Marsabit will see partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with sunny intervals during the day.
  • Central Kenya: Counties like Makueni, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, and Kiambu will experience partly cloudy nights, with some light afternoon showers.
  • Rift Valley Highlands: West Pokot, Trans Nzoia, and Uasin Gishu expect moderate showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon after morning sunshine.
  • Nairobi: Partly cloudy tonight, shifting to cloudy conditions with sunny intervals and a chance of light afternoon showers.

Temperature Outlook

Maximum temperatures are predicted to range from 23°C in Nyandarua to 36°C in Mandera and Turkana. Minimum temperatures will vary between 6°C in Nyandarua and 26°C in Turkana.