Kenyans should prepare for a week of mixed weather conditions ranging from rainfall and cloudy skies to scorching daytime heat and chilly nights, the Kenya Meteorological Department has announced.
In its latest forecast covering 2nd – 8th September 2025, the weatherman said rainfall will persist in the Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, Western and Central Highlands, as well as parts of the Coastal Region.
It noted that the rains are likely to impact transport and agricultural activities in the affected areas.
The department also said that cold and cloudy conditions will intermittently affect the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, South-Eastern Lowlands, and parts of the Rift Valley.
In contrast, North-Western and North-Eastern Kenya will experience daytime temperatures above 30°C, raising concerns of heat stress and water shortages in the arid and semi-arid counties.
At night, temperatures are expected to drop sharply, with minimums falling below 10°C in the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, the Central Rift Valley, and areas surrounding Mt. Kilimanjaro.
The forecast also warned of strong winds exceeding 25 knots (12.86 m/s) along the Coast and Kenya’s territorial waters, South-Eastern Lowlands, North-Eastern, and North-Western Kenya.
The Meteorological Department said it will continue to provide updates on any new developments.
This announcement comes days after the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) stated that Kenya will receive below-average rainfall between October and December this year, partly due to a weak La Niña that is currently developing.
The rains will also come late.
The latest forecast from the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) shows that most parts of eastern and northern Kenya will likely be drier and hotter than normal, while western regions may see more favourable rains.
The October to December period (also known as the short rains season) contributes up to 70 per cent of annual rainfall in some areas, making it critical for food production.
The technical statement released at the 71st Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum in Nairobi said there is a 55 per cent probability that the entire of central and eastern Kenya will be drier than average.
“Analysis of predictions from seven Global Producing Centres, tailored for the region, indicates an elevated likelihood of below-normal rainfall in OND 2025 across … eastern Kenya,” Icpac said.
The forecast matches the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warning that a weak La Niña pattern is expected to bring reduced rainfall to the Greater Horn of Africa.
