The Kenya Meteorological Department has released a 24-hour weather forecast, predicting light to moderate rainfall across nine counties and strong winds in three counties. The forecast, which covers the period from 9 pm on Saturday, October 3, 2026, to 9 pm on Sunday, October 4, 2026, was issued at 3 pm on Saturday. The department warned of moderate rainfall along the coast, with Mombasa, Kwale, and Kilifi expected to receive the heaviest showers.
The coastal counties of Mombasa, Kwale, and Kilifi are expected to experience moderate showers in the morning hours, with temperatures reaching 30°C, 28°C, and 29°C, respectively. Overnight lows will dip to 23°C, 22°C, and 24°C. Lamu will receive light morning showers, while Tana River will experience cloud cover and intervals of sunshine before light showers move in during the afternoon. In Garissa, there is a chance of light rain in the morning and likely afternoon showers.
The Kenya Meteorological Department has also warned of strong southerly to southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots over parts of Turkana, Samburu, and Marsabit. Mandera will experience light showers overnight and into the morning, with temperatures tying with Turkana as the hottest location in the forecast at 38°C. Moyale in Marsabit is expected to receive light morning rain, with temperatures ranging between 17°C and 27°C.
In Nairobi and Central Kenya, the capital will start Sunday with cloudy skies and some sunny breaks before light afternoon showers are likely over scattered areas. Temperatures in Nairobi will range between 15°C and 27°C. Similar afternoon showers are forecast for Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Embu, Isiolo, Nyeri, and Kajiado. Kiambu and Murang'a may see light rain at various points throughout the day.
Nyandarua will record the coldest temperature in the forecast, with a low of 6°C. Elgeyo Marakwet faces light afternoon showers accompanied by thunder and lightning. Most of western Kenya, the Rift Valley, and Nyanza are expected to remain largely dry, though Bungoma, Busia, Siaya, and Kisumu have a chance of light morning rain.
The department also reported rainfall in various parts of the country in the 24 hours to 9 am on October 3, 2026, with Suba recording 7.3 mm, Kisii recording 4.9 mm, and Malindi recording a trace amount. Sunrise and sunset times were also provided, with Nairobi experiencing sunrise at 6:17 am and sunset at 6:25 pm.
The Kenya Meteorological Department's forecast is crucial for residents in the affected counties to prepare for the expected weather conditions. The department continues to monitor the weather and provide updates to ensure public safety. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions to mitigate the effects of the expected rainfall and strong winds.
Key points
- The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a 24-hour weather forecast warning of rainfall in 9 counties and strong winds in 3 counties.
- The coastal counties of Mombasa, Kwale, and Kilifi are expected to experience moderate showers in the morning hours.
- Strong southerly to southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots have been flagged for parts of Turkana, Samburu, and Marsabit.
