A dry wetland following prolonged sunny and dry conditions. /FILEThe Kenya Meteorological Department has said that parts of the country are expected to experience generally dry weather between August 4 and August 10, according to the latest forecast.
However, rainfall is expected in parts of Western Kenya and the Rift Valley, including Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Kakamega, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kericho, Nyandarua, Nyeri and Murang'a counties.
The forecast also indicates intermittent cool and cloudy conditions in parts of Embu, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Meru, Murang'a, Nairobi, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Tharaka Nithi, Nakuru, Machakos, Kajiado, Taita Taveta, Marsabit and Wajir counties.
Daytime temperatures are expected to remain high, with average maximum temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius across much of Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu, Garissa, Wajir, Isiolo, Marsabit and Turkana counties.
Residents in the Central Highlands, parts of the Rift Valley and southern Kenya have also been advised to prepare for chilly nights.
Night-time average temperatures are forecast to fall below 10 degrees Celsius in parts of Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nakuru, Narok, Kajiado and Taita Taveta counties.
Earlier, the Department said most
parts of Kenya are forecast to experience predominantly sunny and dry weather in August, although intermittent cool, cloudy conditions accompanied by light rain will persist in parts of the Central HighlandsTemperatures will vary considerably across the country, with daytime highs forecast to range from 16°C to 37°C, while night-time temperatures will range between 5°C and 26°C, depending on the region.
The hottest conditions are expected in parts of the north and north-east, while the coldest nights are forecast in the Central Highlands, including Nairobi and Nyandarua.
In its monthly forecast, Kenya Met said mean temperatures are expected to remain warmer than average across the country despite the typically chilly August conditions experienced in some regions.
Areas expected to receive near-average to below-average rainfall include parts of Trans Nzoia, Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Siaya, Vihiga, Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kisumu, Kericho, Nyamira, Kisii, Bomet, Migori, Homa Bay, Narok and the coastal counties of Lamu, Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale and parts of Tana River.
Meanwhile, Turkana, Samburu, parts of West Pokot and Baringo are forecast to receive below-average rainfall, while Marsabit, Wajir, Mandera, Isiolo, Garissa, Taita Taveta, Kajiado and parts of Narok and Tana River are expected to remain generally sunny and dry.
Residents of Nairobi and neighbouring highland counties should, however, continue to experience the familiar cold August mornings.
"Intermittent cool and cloudy conditions with occasional rainfall are expected over parts of Nairobi, Kiambu, Murang'a, Nyeri, Embu, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Kirinyaga, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Makueni, Kitui and Machakos counties," Kennedy Thiong'o, deputy director and senior meteorologist at the Kenya Meteorological Department, said.
"Mean temperatures are predicted to be warmer than average throughout the country," he added, signalling that despite the cool spells associated with August, temperatures will generally remain above the long-term average.
The weatherman also noted that isolated heavy rainfall cannot be ruled out in a few counties during the month, even though overall rainfall is projected to be near or below average.
