Kenya Met: Nationwide rains to continue in November, heavy in Rift Valley

In its November 2025 Climate Outlook, Kenya Met said that near to above average rainfall is expected to continue over the counties in the Lake Victoria Basin, Highlands West of the Rift Valley, and the Central and South Rift Valley.

Likewise, near to below average or depressed rainfall is expected over the counties in the Highlands East of the Rift Valley (including Nairobi), Southeastern lowlands, Coast and most of the Northeast.

"Rainfall will be unevenly distributed, with intermittent dry spells in several parts of the country," the weatherman noted.

However, temperatures are expected to remain warmer than usual nationwide with high possibility of floods over the western region and prolonged dry spells in the eastern parts of the country.

Areas of the Highland West, East of the Rift Valley and the Lake Basin are specifically noted as likely to receive occasional moderate rainfall, requiring caution due to already saturated soils.

Members of the public have been advised not to walk or drive through flooded areas and not to shelter under trees and near grilled windows during a storm to minimize exposure to lightning strikes.

"Health concerns include an increase in vector-borne diseases (e.g., malaria) due to stagnant water in wet areas and higher incidences of respiratory infections in dry, dusty regions; citizens should take proactive health measures in areas with poor drainage and in dry regions," added Kenya Met.

Kenyans living in Eastern and Coastal Kenya have been encouraged to harvest and store rainwater and adopt efficient water-use practices due to expected depressed rainfall.