🔥 Trending Kenya Met Rainfall Forecast: Counties to Expect Rain and Cold

The Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met) has issued a forecast for August 2026, indicating that most parts of Kenya are expected to experience dry weather ¹². However, some regions are still anticipated to receive rainfall.

General Outlook for August 2026

The overall forecast suggests warmer than normal temperatures across the country ². This dry spell follows a period of severe flooding in April–May 2024, which caused significant damage and displacement across Kenya due to intense rainfall ³.

Regions Expected to Receive Rainfall

Despite the generally dry forecast, several counties are still expected to receive some rainfall. These areas typically include parts of Western Kenya and the Lake Victoria basin. Specifically, the following counties are projected to experience near-average to below-average rainfall ¹²:

• Western Kenya and Lake Victoria Basin:
• Trans Nzoia
• Bungoma
• Busia
• Kakamega
• Siaya
• Vihiga
• Nandi
• Uasin Gishu
• Elgeyo Marakwet
• Kisumu
• Kericho
• Nyamira
• Kisii
• Bomet
• Migori
• Homa Bay
• Narok

It is important to note that while these areas may receive some precipitation, the overall trend for August 2026 leans towards drier conditions compared to previous periods, with warmer temperatures prevailing ¹².