🌍 Kenya Weather Overview – Saturday, October 4, 2025
🇰🇪 National Summary
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Country High: 🌡️ 33°C in Garissa (Northeastern Kenya)
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Country Low: 🌡️ 17°C in Kericho (Western highlands)
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Max Wind: 💨 46 km/h in Garissa
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General Pattern:
Broken clouds and mild evening temperatures dominate much of Kenya. Interior regions remain warm and dry, while western and coastal areas experience higher humidity and scattered showers.
🏙️ City-by-City Snapshot (6:41 p.m. local time)
| City | Condition | Temperature | Notes |
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| Nairobi (Capital) | 🌤 Broken clouds | 20°C | Calm evening, light southerly winds (9 km/h). Feels pleasant with moderate humidity. |
| Eldoret | ☁️ Cloudy | 20°C | Cool and stable, typical highland weather. Possible mist later at night. |
| Garissa | ☀️ Hot, partly sunny | 33°C | The country’s hottest region today, strong winds (46 km/h). Dry conditions persist. |
| Kisumu | 🌦️ Overcast with rain | 26°C | Scattered thunderstorms around the Lake Victoria region; high humidity (~85%). |
| Nakuru | ☁️ Cloudy | 24°C | Mild, partly overcast. Stable conditions for the central Rift Valley. |
| Mombasa | 🌴 Warm, humid | 28°C | Typical coastal humidity; light sea breeze moderates the heat. |
| Kericho | 🌫 Cool and damp | 17°C | The country’s coolest region due to elevation; fog likely overnight. |
🌦 Regional Trends
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Western Kenya (Kisumu, Kericho, Eldoret):
Intermittent rainfall and high humidity due to the Lake Victoria basin and orographic effects. Ideal for observing Harvest Moon reflections when skies clear between showers. -
Central Highlands (Nakuru, Nairobi):
Mild and partly cloudy. The capital region enjoys a comfortable evening climate (20–24°C) with good visibility. -
Coastal Belt (Mombasa):
Humid and breezy. No significant rain expected, but clouds will persist overnight. -
Northeastern Kenya (Garissa):
Hottest and driest — clear skies, high winds, and low humidity make it favorable for night-sky observation.
🌕 Astronomical Outlook
With International Observe the Moon Night (Oct 4) and the Harvest Supermoon approaching (Oct 6–7):
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Best visibility: Garissa, Nairobi, Nakuru, and Mombasa (less cloud cover).
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Partial visibility: Kisumu, Kericho, and Eldoret (occasional thunderstorms).
🌡️ Summary
Kenya’s weather this evening is a blend of:
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Cool, humid skies in the west
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Warm, partly cloudy in the central and coastal regions
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Hot and windy in the northeast
Despite scattered showers, moonwatchers across Kenya should expect short cloud breaks suitable for glimpsing the waxing gibbous Moon, especially after 8:00 p.m..
