A seven-day rainfall outlook for Kenya indicates that several parts of the country are expected to experience rainfall between September 22 and 28, 2026. The Coast, Northeastern, Western, Central, and parts of the Rift Valley regions are likely to receive precipitation. Counties forecast to experience rainfall include Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu, Garissa, Mandera, Wajir, and Marsabit.
The rainfall outlook also covers other areas, including Murang’a, Nairobi, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Tharaka-Nithi, Kitui, Makueni, and Narok. Additional counties listed in the outlook include Baringo, Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kericho, Kisii, Kisumu, and Migori. The forecast highlights significant variations in daytime and night-time temperatures across the country.
According to the forecast, several counties are expected to record average maximum daytime temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius. The affected counties include Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu, Garissa, Wajir, Isiolo, Marsabit, and Turkana. These areas are expected to experience relatively high daytime temperatures during the seven-day period.
Meanwhile, some parts of the country are forecast to record average minimum night-time temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius. The affected areas include parts of Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, and Nyeri counties. Other counties expected to experience low night-time temperatures are Nakuru, Narok, Taita-Taveta, and Kajiado.
The temperature variations highlight the differences in weather conditions between Kenya’s regions, particularly between areas expected to experience warmer days and those likely to record colder nights. Residents in the affected counties are encouraged to remain aware of local weather developments and plan their activities according to prevailing conditions.
The rainfall outlook provides information on anticipated weather patterns across the country from September 22 to 28. The forecast covers rainfall distribution and temperature expectations, with rainfall anticipated in several regions and temperature variations expected during both daytime and night-time hours. Weather conditions may differ within counties, particularly in areas where rainfall is expected to occur in localised locations.
The forecast comes as different parts of the country continue to experience changing weather conditions, with residents expected to prepare for possible rainfall during the forecast period. The Kenya Revenue Authority had recently announced a tax amnesty, allowing taxpayers with historical liabilities to spread their payments over six equal monthly instalments instead of settling the debt in one lump sum.
Key points
- Several parts of Kenya are expected to experience rainfall between September 22 and 28, 2026.
- Counties forecast to experience rainfall include Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu, Garissa, Mandera, Wajir, and Marsabit.
- Temperature variations are expected across the country, with some areas recording average maximum daytime temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius and others experiencing average minimum night-time temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius.
