Nairobi is expected to remain hot over the next five days, with Monday and Thursday next week forecast to reach highs of 29°C, according to the latest weather outlook.
The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA), in its five-day weather forecast covering October 18 to October 22, 2026, said it expects light showers in Nairobi on Thursday night.
While Nairobi stays largely dry, several regions across the country are bracing for wet weather.
The meteorological office has forecasted light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in at least five regions.
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Regions including the western highlands, the Lake Victoria basin, and parts of the Rift Valley will experience afternoon and evening thunder and lightning.
Kisumu County is among the regions bracing for wetter conditions, with regular afternoon and evening light-to-moderate rains accompanied by thunder and lightning predicted.
Counties of Kisii, Nyamira, Homa Bay, Siaya, Bungoma, Vihiga and Bungoma will have similar weather to Kisumu.
In the Nairobi metropolitan area, Kiambu will experience predominantly sunny intervals through most of the week, with daytime highs peaking at 26°C.
However, the met indicates occasional light showers or brief rains breaking out on select afternoons and nights, particularly heading into Monday and Tuesday.
Kajiado, on the other hand, will experience light showers on Wednesday afternoon, but conditions are otherwise dry.
Kenya Met forecasts warm day temperatures, with highs ranging from 27°C to 28°C, accompanied by cooler night minimums dropping as early as 10°C early in the week.
Machakos mornings are predicted to start clear, with light rains expected during the day or night on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Temperatures will remain warm, reaching maximums of 29°C and minimums dropping to 13°C.
Meanwhile, Mombasa will enjoy warm and humid tropical weather characterised by early morning light showers that quickly clear into sunny intervals.
According to the forecast, skies will turn partly cloudy during the nights. Maximum temperatures will peak at 31°C with lows of 24°C.
"We urge communities and sector stakeholders in affected zones to make use of these timely updates to safeguard lives, protect livelihoods, and adapt effectively to shifting weather patterns," Edward Muriuki, the Acting Director of the KMSA, stated.
An image of the scene after part of the Jubilee Jumbo Hardware warehouse along Obote Road in Kisumu reportedly collapsed following a heavy downpour, October 8, 2026.
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