• Daytime temperatures above 30°C will scorch areas along the Coast, South Eastern Lowlands, North‑eastern, and North‑western Kenya. Meanwhile, night‑time temperatures will dip below 10°C in the Central Highlands, Central Rift Valley, and around Mt. Kilimanjaro.

The Kenya Meteorological Department has announced a shift in the rainfall outlook, warning that precipitation will reduce in both coverage and intensity across much of the country. Southern regions, however, will continue to experience occasional showers.

“Despite the general reduction, isolated heavy rainfall events may still occur in parts of Western Kenya, the Central Highlands (including Nairobi), Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, South Eastern Lowlands, and the South Coast,” the Kenya Meteorological Department said in a statement.

Daytime temperatures above 30°C will scorch areas along the Coast, South Eastern Lowlands, North‑eastern, and North‑western Kenya. Meanwhile, night‑time temperatures will dip below 10°C in the Central Highlands, Central Rift Valley, and around Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Last week in Nairobi (March 3–9, 2026), residents witnessed a dramatic transition from sweltering heat to destructive rainfall.

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Peak Heat: On Tuesday, March 3, temperatures climbed to 27°C (81°F), marking the week’s hottest day.

Heavy Rainfall: By midweek, the Kenya Meteorological Department issued a heavy rainfall advisory. Between March 4 and March 7, storms dumped more than 20 mm of rain in 24 hours across many areas.

Flash Floods: On Friday night, March 6, catastrophic floods swept through Nairobi. A month’s worth of rain — 112 mm fell in just 24 hours, overwhelming drainage systems and forcing the Nairobi River to burst its banks. The deluge claimed at least 26 lives and destroyed property across the capital.

The week’s extremes underscored the volatility of Kenya’s climate: searing heat one day, deadly floods the next. As the Kenya Meteorological Department continues to monitor shifting weather patterns, the department urges vigilance, reminding Kenyans that even in periods of reduced rainfall, isolated storms can still unleash devastating impacts.

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