Kenya is set to experience mixed weather conditions between August 4 and 10, 2026, with most parts of the country expected to remain generally dry while a number of counties record rainfall and cool cloudy conditions.
According to the latest weather update shared on Facebook, areas in Western Kenya, parts of the Rift Valley and Central regions are likely to receive rainfall during the forecast period. Counties expected to experience occasional rains include Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Kakamega, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kericho, Nyandarua, Nyeri and Murang’a.
The forecast comes at a time when weather patterns continue to vary across the country, with some regions experiencing chilly mornings and cloudy afternoons while others face warmer daytime conditions.
The Kenya Meteorological Department noted that intermittent cool and cloudy weather is expected in several counties, including Embu, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Meru, Nairobi, Tharaka Nithi, Machakos, Kajiado, Taita Taveta, Marsabit and Wajir.
Residents in high-altitude areas are expected to experience colder nights, with minimum temperatures falling below 10°C in parts of Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nakuru, Narok, Kajiado and Taita Taveta counties.
Meanwhile, hot conditions will continue in some parts of northern and coastal Kenya. Counties such as Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu, Garissa, Wajir, Isiolo, Marsabit and Turkana are expected to record daytime temperatures exceeding 30°C.
The weather advisory has urged residents, farmers and travellers to remain alert and plan according to the expected conditions. Farmers in areas likely to receive rainfall have been encouraged to monitor updates before making decisions on planting and other agricultural activities.
The forecast highlights Kenya’s diverse climate patterns, where cool highland regions, dry areas and warmer coastal zones continue to experience different weather conditions at the same time. The latest update has sparked discussions among Kenyans, with many sharing their experiences of changing temperatures and rainfall patterns across the country.