The Kenya Meteorological Department has released a weather forecast for September 30, 2026, indicating varied conditions across the country. Lamu is expected to experience sunny intervals throughout the day, making it ideal for the groundbreaking of the Dangote Refinery. This event is a significant development for Kenya, and the weather is expected to cooperate. The forecast also notes that sunny conditions will dominate most of the country throughout the day.
Elsewhere, residents in coastal regions, the Northern area, and Central highlands can expect light morning showers, strong surface winds, and cool morning conditions. The Kenya Meteorological Department advisory states that majorly sunny intervals are expected across the country, except for Mombasa, Kwale, and Kilifi counties, which are expected to receive light showers. These areas will experience light morning showers over a few places before sunny intervals emerge later in the afternoon.
The Northern region is bracing for strong gusty wind patterns that may impact local activities. The update states that strong southerly to southeasterly winds of above 25 knots (12.5m/s) are expected over parts of Turkana, Samburu, Marsabit, and Isiolo Counties. Alongside the wind, northern regions will record high daytime heat, with Turkana experiencing the highest maximum temperature in the country at 37°C.
In the capital city, Nairobi, and neighboring highland counties, including Kiambu, Nyeri, and Kajiado, will begin the morning with cloudy skies breaking into sunny intervals. Daytime temperatures in Nairobi will reach 28°C, while overnight minimum temperatures will drop to 13°C. Nyandarua County will record the lowest overnight temperature in the country at 10°C, with Machakos following closely at 11°C.
For residents planning their routines, sunrise in Nairobi will be at 6:19 am and sunset will occur at 6:26 pm. Across the Lake Victoria Basin and Western Kenya, sunny intervals will prevail through the morning and afternoon. Daytime highs in Kisumu, Migori, and Tharaka-Nithi will reach 33°C, while Busia and Taita Taveta will see maximum temperatures of 32°C.
The forecast also indicates that Kakamega, Bungoma, and Siaya will record maximum temperatures of 31°C, while Nakuru and Narok will remain at 28°C. The generally dry and warm day is expected for most parts of the country, outside of localized coastal rainfall and northern wind gusts. This weather pattern is expected to continue throughout the day.
Key areas of focus for the weather forecast include Lamu's sunny intervals, strong winds in the Northern region, and cool morning conditions in Nairobi and highland counties. Residents are advised to plan accordingly, taking into account the varying weather conditions across the country.
Key points
- Lamu is expected to experience sunny intervals throughout the day.
- Strong gusty winds are expected in the Northern region, with temperatures reaching 37°C in Turkana.
- Nairobi and highland counties will experience cool morning conditions, with daytime temperatures reaching 28°C.
