Kenya Met: Sunny, dry conditions to persist this week

Sunny, hot weather illustration/FILE

Most parts of Kenya will continue to experience sunny and dry weather conditions throughout the week.

This is according to the latest seven-day forecast by the Kenya Meteorological Department, covering November 25 to December 1, 2025.

In an update released on Tuesday, the weatherman said only a few regions are likely to receive rainfall as the country continues to transition out of the short rains season.

"Most parts of the country will remain sunny and dry this week. However, rainfall is expected in a few areas across the Central Highlands, Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, the Coast, the Southeastern Lowlands, and Western Kenya," the update noted.

However, the department emphasised that these showers will be scattered and are not expected to significantly alter the dominant dry and sunny conditions.

The forecast shows that hotter-than-normal daytime temperatures will persist in several regions.

Areas expected to record temperatures above 30°C include the Coast, Northeastern and Northwestern Kenya, as well as parts of the Southeastern Lowlands, the Rift Valley, and Western Kenya.

Towns such as Mandera, Lodwar, Garissa, and parts of Taita Taveta are expected to continue experiencing heat stress.

Residents have been advised to take precautions and plan accordingly.

Night-time temperatures will vary widely across the country, with some regions expected to experience notably cold nights.

The weatherman projects temperatures below 10°C in parts of the Central Highlands, the North and Central Rift Valley, Western Kenya and areas around Mt Kilimanjaro.

Locations such as Nyahururu, Timboroa, Eldoret and some high-altitude zones in Meru and Nyeri may experience chilly conditions during the early morning hours.

KMD has urged the public to take note of the spatial distribution of the expected weather patterns, which is illustrated in its latest forecast map.

The department also shared a review of weather conditions observed during the previous week, between November 17 and 23, noting a continued decline in rainfall across many parts of the country.

Only a few areas received significant showers as the short rains gradually tapered off.

Mruru Station in Taita Taveta recorded the highest amount of rainfall in a single day, measuring 37.1 mm on November 18.

Meanwhile, Mandera Station registered the highest daytime temperature at 37.3°C on the same day—confirming the persistence of hot conditions in the north-eastern region.

Nyahururu Station in Laikipia posted the lowest minimum temperature for the week at 5.4°C on November 22, reflecting the ongoing cold mornings in high-altitude areas.

KMD says it will continue to monitor atmospheric patterns and issue advisories as needed.

Residents across the country are encouraged to stay updated on weather changes and take necessary precautions, especially in regions prone to heatwaves or early morning cold spells.