- The Kenya Meteorological Department issued a weather forecast covering the period from October 13 to 19, 2026
- Rainfall is expected across 39 counties, ranging from morning showers along the Coast to afternoon thunderstorms in western Kenya
- Extreme temperatures are also forecast, with daytime highs above 35°C in northern counties and overnight lows below 10°C in highland areas
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi - The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a detailed weather forecast for the week of October 13 to 19, 2026, warning of widespread rainfall, extreme daytime heat in the north, and cold overnight temperatures across several highland areas.
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Counties set to receive rainfall this week
A total of 39 counties are expected to experience some form of rainfall during the forecast period, covering much of the Coast, Central, Western, Rift Valley, and Nairobi regions.
The affected counties include Baringo, Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Elgeyo Marakwet, Embu, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kericho, Kiambu, Kilifi, Kirinyaga, Kisii, Kisumu, Kitui, Kwale, Lamu, Machakos, Mandera, Meru, Migori, Mombasa, Murang'a, Nairobi, Nakuru, Nandi, Nyamira, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Siaya, Tana River, Tharaka-Nithi, Trans Nzoia, Turkana, Uasin Gishu, Vihiga, Wajir and West Pokot.
Along the Coast, morning showers are expected in parts of Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River and Lamu counties. Meanwhile, morning rains are likely across parts of Embu, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Mandera, Meru, Murang'a, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Tharaka-Nithi, Turkana and Wajir counties.
Residents in a large swathe of the country, including Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu, Kericho, Kakamega, Bungoma, Baringo, Bomet and several other counties, can expect sunny intervals in the mornings before conditions change later in the day.
Afternoon Thunderstorms and Temperature Extremes
Conditions are forecast to deteriorate in the afternoons, particularly in the western region, where showers and thunderstorms are likely across parts of Baringo, Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Elgeyo Marakwet, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kericho, Kisii, Kisumu and Migori counties.
On temperatures, the forecast signals contrasting extremes across the country. Daytime maximum temperatures exceeding 35°C are expected in parts of Marsabit, Samburu and Turkana counties in the arid north.
At the other end of the scale, overnight minimum temperatures are forecast to fall below 10°C in parts of Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Nyeri, Trans Nzoia, Taita Taveta and Kajiado counties, conditions that could affect residents in those cooler highland zones.
Residents across the affected counties are advised to take precautions ahead of the forecast rains and temperature changes during the week.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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