Kenya will experience largely sunny and dry conditions across most regions this week, with the Kenya Meteorological Department indicating that only a few areas are likely to receive rainfall.

In its latest advisory, the department noted that “most parts of the country will remain sunny and dry, but rainfall is expected in the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, the Rift Valley and the South-eastern Lowlands.”

According to the weekly forecast, daytime temperatures are set to rise significantly in several regions.

The Met Department stated that “maximum temperatures above 30°C are expected in the Coast, North-eastern, North-western Kenya, and parts of the South-eastern Lowlands, Rift Valley, and Western Kenya,” signalling a hot week ahead for residents in these zones.

Night-time temperatures will also vary notably, with some regions expected to record very low values.

The advisory further outlined that “minimum temperatures below 10°C may occur in parts of the Central Highlands, North and Central Rift Valley, Western Kenya, and areas near Mt. Kilimanjaro.”

Residents in these colder areas have been urged to take precautions against chilly nights.

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Rainfall Distribution and Temperature Trends

The department encouraged the public to refer to the forecast map for detailed spatial distribution, noting that weather variations may be more pronounced in highland and rift regions.

While rainfall will be limited, the advisory emphasized that the expected showers in the highlands and western zones are typical for this period.

Review of Previous Week’s Weather

A review of conditions between November 24 and 30 showed a continued decrease in rainfall across most parts of the country.

The Met Department reported that “a few parts of the country received rainfall, with overall amounts continuing to decrease.”

The highest recorded 7-day total was 45.9 mm at Kavingo Station in Kitui County.

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Temperature Extremes Recorded

During the same review period, temperatures varied sharply, with the department noting that “the highest maximum was 37.2°C recorded at Mandera on November 25,” reflecting the intensifying heat in the northern regions.

Conversely, cooler conditions prevailed in parts of the highlands, where “the lowest minimum temperature was 4.6°C at Nyahururu on November 27.”

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Displays of a Weekly Weather Forecast for Kenya Provided by the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD).