The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts sunny and dry week across the country from November 25 to December 1, with rainfall expected only in select regions.
Daytime temperatures will exceed 30°C in several areas, while some parts of the Central Highlands and Rift Valley may record night-time lows below 10°C. A weather review on Tuesday shows declining rainfall nationwide.
In the latest weekly update, the department notes that although the general outlook is dominated by dry conditions, several parts of the country are still expected to receive light to moderate showers.
According to the report, rainfall is forecast in a few areas across the Central Highlands, Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, the Coast, the South-eastern Lowlands, and Western Kenya.
Kenya Met emphasises that while rainfall will be limited in coverage, the affected areas should prepare for brief wet spells during the week.
The conditions contrast sharply with the rest of the country, where sunshine and dry weather will continue to prevail.
Alongside the rainfall advisory, the forecast highlights significant temperature contrasts expected across Kenya.
Daytime conditions are projected to be particularly hot in multiple regions, with the Met Department warning that “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.”
The department adds that these elevated temperatures could persist through the week, driven by the current dry spell dominating much of the country.
Residents in the listed zones have been urged to take necessary precautions against heat-related discomfort, especially during the peak afternoon hours.
At night, temperatures are expected to plunge in parts of the high-altitude regions.
The advisory indicates that temperatures below 10°C may occur in parts of the Central Highlands, North & Central Rift Valley, Western Kenya, and areas near Mt. Kilimanjaro.
This sharp variation between day and night conditions reaffirms the ongoing transitional weather phase that is typical at this time of year.
The agency accompanied the forecast with a satellite-guided map illustrating the spatial distribution of both rainfall and temperature variations expected throughout the week.
The map highlights the stark contrast between dry lowlands and cooler highland areas.
In addition to the upcoming weather pattern, the Kenya Meteorological Department released its review of conditions recorded in the previous week, covering November 17 to 23, 2025.
The update confirms that rainfall amounts continued to decline across most regions, consistent with the broader trend of diminishing moisture associated with seasonal shifts.
According to the review, only a few areas recorded significant rainfall during the period.
Mruru Station in Taita Taveta posted the highest 24-hour rainfall at 37.1 mm on November 18.
The department notes that this was among the few notable rainfall events in an otherwise subdued week of precipitation.
Temperature variations were also marked during the review period. Mandera Station recorded the highest maximum temperature at 37.3°C on November 18, reaffirming the persistence of extremely hot conditions in the northern parts of the country.
Conversely, the coolest temperatures were observed in the highlands, with Nyahururu Station recording the lowest minimum temperature at 5.4°C on November 22.
The review reaffirms the growing temperature extremes Kenya continues to experience as rainfall diminishes and dry conditions expand.
The Met Department says the shifts observed in both rainfall and temperature align with seasonal patterns expected during this period.
As the country moves toward the end of November, the department advises the public and relevant sectors, particularly health, agriculture, transport, and disaster management, to monitor daily updates for any shifts in the forecast.
For now, the outlook remains dominated by sunshine, heat in many lowland areas, isolated rainfall in select regions, and cold nights in high-altitude zones.
