The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) has warned that several parts of the country will experience very cold weather over the next five days, with temperatures expected to drop to as low as 4°C in some areas.

🇰🇪 Breaking It Down

In the forecast covering June 13 to June 17, 2026, the weather department said intermittent cold, cloudy and rainy conditions are expected in parts of Central, Western, Rift Valley, Lake Victoria basin and Northern Kenya.

The coldest conditions are expected in Central, including the counties of Nairobi, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Laikipia, Kiambu, Murang’a, Meru, Embu, Kirinyaga and Tharaka-Nithi.

These counties are expected to record minimum night temperatures of between 4°C and 6°C over the next five days, with Tuesday and Wednesday likely to be the coldest.

📌 What You Need to Know

According to Kenya Met, residents in these areas should also expect cloudy mornings, occasional rainfall and showers in some locations, particularly during the weekend and early next week.

Western, Lake Victoria basin and Rift Valley region will also experience chilly conditions, with minimum temperatures expected to fall to around 8°C for most parts of the forecast period.

Counties to be affected include Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia and Uasin Gishu.

While most parts of the country are expected to remain generally dry , the Meteorological Department noted that rainfall will mainly be concentrated along the Coast.

Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu and the Tana Delta are expected to receive showers throughout the forecast period, with rainfall likely to intensify from Tuesday to Wednesday.

Parts of Northeastern Kenya, including Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa and Isiolo counties, may also receive occasional rainfall and showers despite generally warm daytime temperatures of up to 38°C.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke