The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a warning of rain and significantly colder-than-normal nights in its latest weekly review.
In a statement on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, the department revealed that rainfall is expected in the Highlands, East and West of the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, parts of the Rift Valley, the Coastal Region, and in some sections of Northeastern and Northwestern Kenya.
The weatherman also warned of cold and cloudy conditions, particularly over the South-Eastern Lowlands, sections of the Rift Valley, and parts of the Highlands.
Daytime weather in these counties is forecast to be mostly cloudy with passing light rains, breaking into sunny spells until midday or early afternoon. Afternoon and nighttime showers will also be possible throughout the week.
Despite the cool nights, daytime temperatures are expected to warm up to around 25°C across the Eastern Highlands of the Rift Valley.
In the South-Eastern Lowlands, which cover Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Kajiado, Taita Taveta, and the inland parts of Tana River, mornings will start off cloudy but will gradually clear, allowing for sunny intervals in the afternoon.
This pattern is expected to persist from Wednesday, July 2, 2025, through Saturday, July 5, 2025, offering mostly dry weather conditions with clouds at night.
Afternoons in these lowland regions will remain dry with extended periods of sunshine, making it ideal for outdoor activities. Night conditions will be partly cloudy, with minimum temperatures averaging 10°C. Daytime highs are projected to reach up to 31°C across most areas.
Other forecasts
Residents of the coastal counties of Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, and Kwale, as well as the coastal parts of Tana River County, will experience showers in the morning, afternoon, and night. Despite the intermittent rainfall, temperatures will remain relatively warm, with minimums around 21°C and daytime highs reaching up to 31°C throughout the week.
In the northwestern region, which includes Turkana and Samburu counties, the weather will remain largely dry, with predominantly sunny conditions during the day and partial cloud cover at night. However, rain is expected on Friday afternoon, July 4, 2025.
However, despite the sunny conditions, residents should brace for sharp temperature contrasts—daytime highs could rise to 37°C while nighttime lows may dip to as low as 7°C.
The northeastern counties of Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, and Isiolo will similarly experience long sunny spells during the day. Morning conditions will be dry with sunny intervals, but weather experts have not ruled out the possibility of isolated rain showers on Wednesday afternoon, July 2, 2025.
While the western and central Rift Valley regions will experience intermittent showers, the north and southeastern parts of Kenya are expected to remain largely dry and sunny, with only brief and localised weather disturbances mid-week.
