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The Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met) has listed areas expected to receive rainfall during the third week of May.
In its weekly weather forecast published on Monday, May 18, 2026, Kenya Met named regions likely to experience rainfall between May 19 and May 25, 2026.
“Rainfall is expected to continue over the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the South Rift Valley, the Coast, and some parts of the Southeastern Lowlands and Northeastern Kenya,” Kenya Met said.
Kenya Met Overall Weather Forecast for Different Regions
According to the weatherman, daytime (maximum) average temperatures of more than 30°C are expected in some parts of the Coast, the Southeastern Lowlands, Northeastern, and Northwestern Kenya.
At the same time, night-time (minimum) average temperatures are expected to fall below 10°C in a few areas of the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, the Central Rift Valley, and areas around Mt. Kilimanjaro.
In the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, and the Rift Valley regions, sunny intervals are expected in the mornings, although rain may occur in a few places.
Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are also expected in some areas and may occasionally spread to several places. Nights are likely to remain partly cloudy, with showers expected in a few places.
Counties in these regions include Nandi, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Siaya, Busia, Baringo, Nakuru, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, Kisii, Nyamira, Kericho, Bomet, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, and Narok.
In Northwestern Kenya, including Turkana and Samburu counties, sunny intervals are expected during the day, with partly cloudy conditions at night. However, morning rain may occur in a few places.
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Weather Forecast for Nairobi and its Environs
For the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, including Nairobi and neighbouring counties, mornings are likely to be cloudy before giving way to sunny intervals.
Afternoon showers are expected in a few places, while nights are expected to remain partly cloudy with possible showers.
Other counties in this region include Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, and Tharaka Nithi.
Also Read: Kenya Met Issues Heavy Rainfall Forecast for Several Counties Over the Next 7 Days
In Northeastern Kenya, covering Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, and Isiolo counties, sunny intervals are expected during the day, with partly cloudy conditions at night. Morning rain may also occur in a few places.
The Southeastern Lowlands, including Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Kajiado, Taita Taveta, and inland parts of Tana River County, are expected to experience sunny intervals during the day and partly cloudy conditions at night. However, afternoon showers may occur in a few places.
At the Coast, including Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, and the Tana Delta, sunny intervals are expected during the day, with partly cloudy conditions at night. Morning and night showers may also occur in a few places.
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A photo collage showing the rainfall forecast and the maximum and minimum temperature forecasts for the period between May 19 and May 25 2026. PHOTO/Kenya Met
