Rains, chilly weather to persist across country - Met

Fog covering an area in cold weather/FILE

Rainfall will continue in various parts of the country, according to the Kenya Meteorological Department.

The affected regions include the Central Highlands, Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, Western and North Western Kenya.

The forecast is for the period from Tuesday, July 15, to Monday, July 21, 2025.

Met noted that cold and cloudy weather will also persist in at least three parts of the country.

This includes the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, Nairobi, and the southeastern lowlands.

In addition to the cool and cloudy weather, fog and drizzle are expected, especially during the early mornings and late evenings.

Met stated that these chilly conditions could lead to a rise in respiratory illnesses, urging Kenyans to stay warm and keep their homes well-ventilated.

The cold is expected to extend to August. Daytime temperatures above 30°C will be experienced in North-eastern Kenya and North-western Kenya.

Night-time temperatures below 10°C are likely in parts of the Central Highlands, the Rift Valley, and areas near Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Strong winds (>25 knots / 12.86 m/s) from the south to southeast are expected over the Coast and Kenya’s territorial waters, South-eastern lowlands and North-western Kenya.

The forecast comes weeks after the Kenya Meteorological Department released its July 2025 Climate Outlook.

The outlook forecasts rainfall to be near to above normal in several parts of the country.

These include the Lake Victoria Basin, both the western and eastern Highlands of the Rift Valley (including counties such as Nyandarua and Laikipia), the Central and Southern Rift Valley, and some areas in Northwestern Kenya.

Meanwhile, the Northeastern and Southeastern lowlands, including counties such as Mandera, Garissa, Kitui and Makueni, will remain mostly dry and sunny.

However, some cloudiness may be experienced near hilly and mountainous areas.

These dry conditions may cause stress in areas already facing water shortages; therefore, residents in these regions are advised to conserve water whenever possible.