Most parts of the country will experience generally sunny and dry weather throughout August, although parts of western Kenya, the Rift Valley and the Coast are expected to receive near to below-average rainfall, according to the Kenya Meteorological Department's latest monthly forecast.
The department said Nairobi and several Central Kenya counties will experience intermittent cool and cloudy conditions with occasional light rainfall, drizzle and fog as the June-July-August cold season gradually comes to an end.
Near to below-average rainfall is forecast for Trans Nzoia, Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Siaya, Vihiga, Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kisumu, Kericho, Nyamira, Kisii, Bomet, Migori, Homa Bay, Narok, parts of West Pokot, Baringo, Lamu, Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale and Tana River counties.
Turkana, Samburu and parts of West Pokot and Baringo are expected to receive below-average rainfall, while Marsabit, Wajir, Mandera, Isiolo, Garissa, Taita Taveta, Kajiado and parts of Narok and Tana River are forecast to remain generally sunny and dry.
Meanwhile, Nairobi, Kiambu, Murang'a, Nyeri, Embu, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Kirinyaga, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Machakos, Kitui and Makueni are expected to experience intermittent cool and cloudy conditions with occasional light rain, drizzle and fog.
The department also predicted that mean temperatures will remain warmer than average across the country, particularly in Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Isiolo, Turkana and Samburu counties.
It further warned that strong south-easterly winds exceeding 25 knots could affect parts of northern, eastern and coastal Kenya, potentially disrupting marine transport and damaging infrastructure such as roofs and power lines.
"Mean temperatures are predicted to be warmer than average throughout the country," the department said, adding that "strong southerly to south-easterly winds, with speeds exceeding 25 knots (12.86 m/s), are expected to occur intermittently" across several counties.
The forecast also warns that fog over Nairobi, Kiambu, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Murang'a and neighbouring counties could reduce visibility on major roads and occasionally disrupt operations at Wilson Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Health officials were advised to prepare for a likely increase in respiratory illnesses, including asthma, pneumonia, flu and the common cold, in cooler highland areas, while dust driven by strong winds in arid and semi-arid regions could worsen respiratory and eye infections.
The department also cautioned that declining water availability in arid areas and below-average rainfall in key water catchments around Mt. Kenya and the Mau Escarpment could reduce water levels in hydroelectric dams, while isolated heavy rainfall and lightning remain possible in parts of western Kenya.