Kenya lightning map
Equatorial Kenya runs two rainy seasons, and the Rift Valley and Lake Victoria basin rank among the most thunderstorm-prone areas on the continent.
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Detected from EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data. Aggregate count for Kenya — your exact location and alerts live in the app.
About lightning in Kenya
Kenya's lightning follows two wet seasons — the long rains of March to May and the short rains of October to December — when equatorial heating and lake-and-highland terrain spark intense afternoon and evening storms. The Lake Victoria basin to the west is one of the most thunderstorm-active places on Earth. Because storms build fast over the highlands, the live nearest-strike distance beats waiting for thunder.
- Peak season
- March–May, October–December
- Region
- Africa
Cities in Kenya
Lightning safety in Kenya
When storms build across Kenya, the distance to the nearest strike matters more than a country-wide count. Follow the 30-30 rule: if thunder follows lightning by 30 seconds or less, get indoors, and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder before heading back out. StrikeCast surfaces the live distance and trend so you can act before the storm reaches you.
StrikeCast app
Distance & alerts — in your pocket.
Distance to the nearest strike, a storm card on your iPhone Lock Screen (iOS 18+), and a free alert for one place you save anywhere in Kenya.
Your exact location stays on your device. Never shared. Never tracked.
Get the iPhone app
Point your phone camera at the code. It opens StrikeCast on the App Store.
Free · iPhone and iPad
Frequently asked
How does StrikeCast track lightning in Kenya?
StrikeCast reads EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data, updated continuously, to show how far away the nearest strike is and whether it is approaching or moving away. Save any city in Kenya in the free app to get a push alert when lightning closes in.
When is thunderstorm season in Kenya?
Lightning is most frequent March–May, October–December in Kenya.
Is it safe to be outside during a thunderstorm in Kenya?
If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck. Follow the 30-30 rule: shelter when thunder follows lightning by 30 seconds or less, and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder. StrikeCast's live distance and trend help you decide before the storm arrives.