worldweather28°Cwarmer than usual
usually 26°C–28°C
warmer than 76% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: typical
Weather in Kenya - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast
Right now temperatures across Kenya range from 24° to 32°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.
Country values are the median of forecasts from 10 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.
Weather in Kenya's cities today
☁️Garissa
32°💧 0.1 mm
☁️Bungoma
31°💧 0.4 mm
☁️Kisumu
30°💧 0.5 mm
☁️Nakuru
28°💧 0.3 mm
🌧️Kilifi
28°💧 0.4 mm
🌧️Mombasa
27°💧 0.6 mm
☁️Malindi
27°💧 0.3 mm
☁️Eldoret
25°💧 0.2 mm
🌤️Nyeri
25°💧 0.1 mm
☁️Nairobi
24°💧 0.6 mm
Weather map - today's temperatures
Next days in Kenya
today☁️
28°💧 0.4 mm
Sun☁️
28°💧 0.2 mm
Mon🌧️
28°💧 0.3 mm
Tue🌧️
28°💧 0.4 mm
Wed🌧️
27°💧 0.5 mm
Thu🌧️
27°💧 0.3 mm
Fri🌧️
27°💧 0.9 mm
Sat🌧️
28°💧 2.2 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Sunday 6 Sept in Kenya, the forecast high is 28°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 26°C to 28°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 90% of similar days.
28°Cexceptionally warm
usually 26°C–28°C
warmer than 90% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally dry
wind: stronger than usual
28°Cwarmer than usual
usually 26°C–28°C
warmer than 80% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally dry
wind: stronger than usual
28°Cwarmer than usual
usually 26°C–28°C
warmer than 80% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: typical
27°Cnear normal
usually 26°C–28°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: stronger than usual
27°Cnear normal
usually 26°C–28°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally dry
wind: stronger than usual
27°Cnear normal
usually 26°C–28°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: stronger than usual
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 27°C by day. The coolest year was 2020 (25°C) and the warmest was 2002 (28°C). The current forecast averages 28°C - higher than in 80% of historical years.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
14-day forecast - Kenya
Kenya 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
27°
around 20° at night · days with rain: 8
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
29°
around 18° at night · rain chance 25%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
30°
around 18° at night · rain chance 26%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Kenya: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 27° by day and 20° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 29° in September, and about 30° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Today vs the next days - Kenya cities
| City | Today | +3 days | +7 days | Rain today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☁️ Garissa | 32℃ | 32℃ | 32℃ | 0.1 mm |
| ☁️ Bungoma | 31℃ | 33℃ | 32℃ | 0.4 mm |
| ☁️ Kisumu | 30℃ | 31℃ | 29℃ | 0.5 mm |
| ☁️ Nakuru | 28℃ | 28℃ | 27℃ | 0.3 mm |
| 🌧️ Kilifi | 28℃ | 28℃ | 28℃ | 0.4 mm |
| 🌧️ Mombasa | 27℃ | 28℃ | 28℃ | 0.6 mm |
| ☁️ Malindi | 27℃ | 28℃ | 28℃ | 0.3 mm |
| ☁️ Eldoret | 25℃ | 26℃ | 25℃ | 0.2 mm |
| 🌤️ Nyeri | 25℃ | 25℃ | 25℃ | 0.1 mm |
| ☁️ Nairobi | 24℃ | 24℃ | 24℃ | 0.6 mm |
Day-by-day forecast for Kenya
Saturday5 September 2026
☁️28°overcast clouds
Sunday6 September 2026
☁️28°broken clouds
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️27°moderate rain
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️24°heavy rain
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Sea temperature - Kenya
| Beach | Water today | Water week avg | Waves | How's the water? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malindi | 27℃ | 27℃ | 1.8 m | warm |
| Mombasa | 27℃ | 27℃ | 1.6 m | warm |
| Kilifi | 27℃ | 27℃ | 1.6 m | warm |
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Air quality and smog in Kenya
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kisumu | 33.2 | 36.8 | good |
| Eldoret | 19.7 | 22 | good |
| Nairobi | 11 | 12.6 | very good |
| Malindi | 9.7 | 16.1 | very good |
| Mombasa | 9.1 | 14.7 | very good |
| Thika | 8.6 | 11.6 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 04:00).
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FAQ - Kenya weather
What is the weather like in Kenya today?
Today it is about 28° during the day and 22° at night, overcast clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Kenya?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.