Lodwar Weather in May

What's the weather like in Lodwar (Kenya) in May 2024?

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

May is in the spring in Lodwar and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

Lodwar weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 34.7°C 94.4°F
Nightly temperature 24.2°C 75.5°F
Average temperature 29.4°C 84.9°F
Daily sunshine 10.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 30 mm 1.2 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 28.8°C 83.8°F
Humidity 53%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average May is the 2nd wettest 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.

May temperatures in Lodwar

Lodwar average temperature in May

May rainfall

Lodwar average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Lodwar average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lodwar in May 2024.

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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
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