Kenya Met Issues 24-Hour Weather Advisory- Rain Expected Across 30+ Counties

Kenyans across the country should prepare for shifting weather patterns extending from tonight through Monday, November 2, 2026, as the Kenya Meteorological Department warns of widespread rainfall and strong northern winds over the next 24 hours.

According to the latest Daily Weather Forecast, rainfall is expected across major regions including Nairobi, the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, the Rift Valley, and parts of the Coast and South-Eastern lowlands.

Tonight’s Weather Outlook

• Moderate Showers & Thunderstorms: Kitui, Makueni, Taita Taveta, and Garissa are expected to receive steady rainfall measuring between 5mm and 20mm. Tana River will also experience moderate showers over select areas.

• Light Rains & Thunderstorms: Western and Nyanza counties—including Siaya, Nyamira, and Kakamega—will see light showers accompanied by thunderstorms overnight.

• Partly Cloudy Skies: Nairobi and Central Highlands counties (Nyeri, Murang’a, Kiambu, and Kirinyaga) will remain largely partly cloudy with light showers over a few places.

• Dry Conditions: Turkana, West Pokot, and Samburu will experience clear to partly cloudy skies with no rain expected tonight.

Monday Forecast and Temperature Extremes

Morning conditions on November 2 will feature light morning rains in Nairobi, Kitui, Machakos, and Makueni before breaking into sunny intervals. Coastal towns including Mombasa, Kwale, and Kilifi will enjoy sunny weather throughout the morning and afternoon.

By Monday afternoon, rainfall will intensify across the Rift Valley, Nyanza, and Western regions, bringing light showers and thunderstorms to counties such as Nakuru, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Migori, and Kisii.

• Highs & Lows: Turkana will record the highest daytime temperature at 36°C, followed by Wajir and Mandera at 35°C. Conversely, Nyandarua will be the coldest region, with night temperatures dropping to 9°C.

• Wind Advisory: The weatherman has issued a specific alert for northern Kenya, warning of strong southerly to southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots (12.5 m/s) across parts of Marsabit, Samburu, and Turkana counties.