When is the best time to go to Lodwar

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lodwar, Kenya. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Lodwar weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lodwar are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Lodwar January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 12mm 10.5hrs 12.7hrs

The climate in Lodwar during January can be summarized as very hot and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lodwar, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Lodwar and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Lodwar with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Lodwar February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 9mm 10.3hrs 12.7hrs

February in Lodwar is generally very dry with the temperature being very hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lodwar, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Lodwar and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lodwar with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Lodwar weather in February »

March

Lodwar March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 28mm 9.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Lodwar is characteristically very hot and dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lodwar, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Lodwar and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 37°C (98°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lodwar with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Lodwar weather in March »

April

Lodwar April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 57mm 9.2hrs 12.9hrs

Lodwar's weather in April is typically very hot and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lodwar for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Lodwar and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (96°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lodwar with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Lodwar weather in April »

May

Lodwar May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 30mm 10.3hrs 13hrs

May is a dry month in Lodwar and the temperature is generally very hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lodwar, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Lodwar and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lodwar with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Lodwar weather in May »

June

Lodwar June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 9mm 10.4hrs 12.7hrs

Very hot and very dry weather often prevails in Lodwar during the month of June

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lodwar, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Lodwar and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lodwar with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Lodwar weather in June »

July

Lodwar July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 21mm 9.6hrs 12.7hrs

July in Lodwar is generally dry with the temperature being very hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lodwar, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Lodwar and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lodwar with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Lodwar weather in July »

August

Lodwar August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 10mm 10.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Lodwar is characteristically very hot and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lodwar, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Lodwar and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lodwar with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Lodwar weather in August »

September

Lodwar September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 6mm 10.7hrs 12.9hrs

Lodwar's weather in September is typically very hot and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lodwar, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Lodwar and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lodwar with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Lodwar weather in September »

October

Lodwar October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 11mm 10.2hrs 13hrs

October is a dry month in Lodwar and the temperature is generally very hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lodwar, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Lodwar and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (96°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lodwar with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Lodwar weather in October »

November

Lodwar November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 24mm 9.9hrs 12.7hrs

Lodwar's weather in November is typically very hot and dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Lodwar, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Lodwar and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lodwar with around 24mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Lodwar weather in November »

December

Lodwar December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 15mm 10.7hrs 12.7hrs

December in Lodwar is generally dry with the temperature being very hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lodwar, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Lodwar and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lodwar with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Lodwar weather in December »

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Lodwar weather stats

Lodwar weather statistics
Hottest month: March 36.2°C 97.2°F
Driest month: September 6mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: December 10.7hrs
Coldest month: July 32.8°C 91°F
Wettest month: April 57mm 2.2ins
Warmest sea: April 28.8°C 83.8°F
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