The Kenya Meteorological Department has revealed that two regions, including Western, will continue receiving long rains in May and June.
As revealed in the monthly forecast published Friday, May 2, the Coast region is also expected to continue receiving long rains till June.
Meanwhile, other parts of the country are set to receive near-average rain during the month.
"The outlook for May 2025 indicates that several parts of the country are likely to experience near-average to above-average rainfall, although a few areas, particularly over the North Coast and parts of Garissa County, are expected to receive below-average rainfall.
"Rains are, however, likely to continue into the June–July–August (JJA) season over Western Kenya and the Coastal region," read the forecast in part.
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Additionally, given that most parts of the country are coming to the end of the long rain season, some parts, including Nairobi, will be cloudy and cool for the month.
"A gradual reduction in rainfall is anticipated towards the end of the month over the Northeastern and parts of the Southeastern regions. The month is also likely to be characterized by isolated severe storms over several parts of the country," read the forecast in part.
"Temperature is expected to be warmer than average over the counties of the Highlands East of the Rift Valley and Nairobi, the Coastal region, South Rift Valley, Southeastern lowlands and Northeastern parts of the country."
Nonetheless, there may be occasional rains and storms in the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, which include Nyandarua, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi and Nairobi:
"The expected rainfall is likely to be conducive for agricultural production, especially in the high-potential counties of the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria basin region as well as Central and Southern Rift Valley, where rainfall is expected to continue into the June-July-August season."
"Farmers in these areas are encouraged to continue liaising with agricultural extension officers to get advice on appropriate land use management and hence maximize their crop yields," read the projections.
