Kenya Met Forecasts Rainfall Across Nairobi And 38 Counties This Thursday

Kenyans stepping out on Thursday, November 12, 2026, are advised to carry umbrellas as the Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts widespread rainfall across Nairobi and 38 other counties, stretching from the Rift Valley and Lake Victoria Basin to Northern Kenya and parts of the Coast.

The latest daily weather outlook indicates rain and thunderstorms in counties including Bungoma, Garissa, Mandera, Wajir, and Marsabit, alongside dozens of neighboring regions.

Morning Weather Outlook Across the Country

Residents in Nairobi are experiencing a mix of sunny intervals and light morning rains in isolated areas, while the Central Highlands remain under mostly cloudy skies. Similarly, parts of Eastern Kenya—including Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Embu, and Machakos—woke up to cloudy conditions accompanied by a chance of light showers.

By contrast, the Coastal strip is enjoying bright conditions, with Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, and Lamu recording clear sunny intervals throughout the morning, while Tana River experiences sunny spells alongside isolated light showers.

Northern Kenya faces significantly wetter conditions from early in the day. Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, and Turkana are expected to experience moderate rainfall—defined by the weatherman as steady, noticeable rain measuring between five and 20 millimeters—accompanied by thunderstorms in several areas. Around the Lake Victoria Basin, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Kakamega, and Vihiga will see morning sunny intervals mixed with light rain and thunderstorms.

Afternoon Shifts and Temperature Extremes

Weather conditions are expected to intensify across several regions as the day progresses. In Nairobi, sunny intervals will give way to moderate afternoon showers and thunderstorms over several parts of the capital.

Significant downpours are projected across the Rift Valley during the afternoon. Trans Nzoia is forecast to experience heavy showers and thunderstorms—classified as intense rainfall measuring between 21 and 50 millimeters—while Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, and Baringo face moderate showers and thunderstorms. Uasin Gishu and Nandi will record lighter afternoon showers.

Wet conditions will persist through the afternoon in Wajir and Mandera, while coastal towns largely retain their sunny spells, except for Taita Taveta, which is expected to receive light showers and thunderstorms near Mount Kilimanjaro.

Daytime temperatures across the country will vary sharply, peaking at 37 degrees Celsius in Turkana, while Nyandarua and Samburu will record the lowest daytime highs at 21 degrees Celsius.