Kenyans Warned Of More Rainfall In April
The long rains season began in March, with rainfall starting in the second week
Marvin Chege 
The Kenya Meteorological Department has urged Kenyans to prepare for more rainfall in the month of April, where rainfall is expected to peak during the long rains season.
In its weather outlook for April 1-7, 2025, the weatherman predicted on X that "A significant decrease in both rainfall amounts and coverage is expected across most parts of the country. However, occasional rainfall may continue in some areas."
However, the monthly weather outlook paints a different story. The Lake Victoria Basin, Highlands west of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley, Highlands east of the Rift Valley, Nairobi, the South-Eastern Lowlands, Northwestern regions, and parts of Northeastern Kenya are forecasted to receive above-average rainfall over the next 30 days.
Photo of heavy rainfall in Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) as taken on January 19, 2024. /MARVIN CHEGE.VIRAL TEA KE
Meanwhile, the Coastal region and other areas of Northeastern Kenya are expected to experience rainfall close to the seasonal average.
"Isolated episodes of heavy rainfall are likely to occur in various parts of the country during the month," the department stated.
Residents of Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Busia, Kisii, Nyamira, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Nandi, Bungoma, Vihiga, West Pokot, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nakuru, Baringo, Laikipia, and Narok counties can expect near-to-above-average rainfall throughout the month, with occasional storms.
Similarly, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Nairobi counties are also likely to experience near-to-above-average rainfall, accompanied by occasional storms.
Kajiado, Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, and Taita Taveta counties are expected to receive intermittent rainfall, while the eastern half of Tana River may experience near-average rainfall.
Turkana and Samburu counties will see occasional rainfall, which may be accompanied by storms.
Marsabit, Isiolo, Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera counties are set to experience occasional rainfall, with some areas receiving near-to-above-average amounts.
Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, and the coastal parts of Tana River are also expected to receive intermittent rainfall throughout the month.
The long rains season began in March, with rainfall starting in the second week in the Lake Victoria Basin, the Highlands west of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley, Nairobi, and parts of the Southeastern Lowlands. Other regions experienced the onset in the third and fourth weeks.
However, the weather department noted that Mandera County has yet to receive rainfall, while Nyahururu, Mandera, Nyeri, and Voi recorded below-average rainfall in March.
Kenya Met also predicted daytime (maximum) temperatures of above 30°C in the Coast, North-eastern, and North-western Kenya.
In contrast, night-time (minimum) temperatures are expected to fall below 10°C in parts of the Central Highlands and Central Rift Valley.
Temperature Outlook
Collage image of bright sunlight and a camping tent lit at night. /UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND.HOLIDIFY
