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The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast generally dry weather across most parts of the country during the week of June 9 to June 15, 2026, although a few regions are likely to receive isolated rainfall and experience varying temperatures.
According to the department’s weekly weather outlook, some areas in the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, as well as the Coastal region, may record rainfall during the period.
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The agency noted that while dry conditions will dominate nationwide, occasional showers could occur in the affected regions. It also predicted intermittent cool and cloudy weather in parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Southeastern Lowlands, the Rift Valley, and sections of Northeastern Kenya.
Several regions are expected to experience high daytime temperatures, with average maximum temperatures surpassing 30 degrees Celsius in parts of the Coast, Southeastern Lowlands, Northeastern Kenya, Northwestern Kenya, and areas west of the Rift Valley.
Meanwhile, colder nights are anticipated in parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Central Rift Valley, and areas surrounding Mount Kilimanjaro, where temperatures could fall below 10 degrees Celsius.
The Meteorological Department further warned of strong southerly and southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots (12.5 metres per second) in parts of Northwestern, Northeastern, Southeastern Lowlands, and Coastal counties.
Residents in the affected areas have been urged to remain vigilant due to expected strong winds and significant temperature changes.
The forecast comes amid broader climate concerns after the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) projected that much of Kenya could experience below-average rainfall and above-normal temperatures between June and September 2026.
The regional outlook, released during the 73rd Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum in Addis Ababa, indicates that western and coastal parts of Kenya are likely to receive less rainfall than usual during the crucial June-to-September season, which is vital for agriculture, water resources, and hydropower production.
ICPAC, however, noted that some coastal areas could still receive near-normal rainfall, providing limited relief to communities that rely heavily on seasonal rains. The agency also warned that temperatures across Kenya and the wider Greater Horn of Africa are expected to remain higher than average during the period.
