The Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met) has issued a weather forecast valid from the evening of August 4 through 9:00 PM on August 5, 2026, predicting rainfall across 22 counties, including Bungoma.
Counties Expected to Receive Rainfall
Rainfall is expected in the following counties:
- Uasin Gishu
- Bungoma
- Homa Bay
- Migori
- Busia
- Nakuru
- Kericho
- Kakamega
- Trans-Nzoia
- Vihiga
- Bomet
- Nandi
- West Pokot
- Nyamira
- Kisii
- Nyeri
- Nyandarua
- Mombasa
- Kilifi
- Kwale
- Tana River
- Lamu
Morning hours will see partly cloudy skies, progressing to sunny spells by afternoon. Evening conditions are forecast to include a mix of sunny intervals, showers, and isolated thunderstorms.
Temperature Outlook
Temperatures across these counties will vary, with highs reaching up to 30°C in warmer regions and lows dropping to around 10°C overnight, especially in cooler highland areas.
Strong Winds and Additional Weather Conditions
Counties expected to experience strong winds exceeding 25 knots include Turkana, Marsabit, Isiolo, Garissa, Mandera, Wajir, Tana River, Taita Taveta, Kwale, Kilifi, and Lamu. Residents in these areas are advised to prepare for potentially disruptive wind conditions.
Meanwhile, cool and cloudy weather is expected in Embu, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Meru, Murang'a, Nairobi, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Tharaka-Nithi, Kitui, Makueni, and Kajiado. Nairobi is forecast to remain cool and overcast without direct rainfall but with sustained cloud cover throughout the period.
