Lodwar Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Lodwar temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 38°C (100°F) in February to a very warm 34°C (93°F) in the coolest month, July.

Nights vary from 27°C (81°F) in February to around 25°C (77°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Lodwar typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 353 mm (14 in). The climate in Lodwar shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in April, the wettest month, with an average of 68 mm (2.7 in) of precipitation over 7 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 8.5 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Lodwar Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

If you're planning a trip to Lodwar, rest assured that sunshine is an important factor. With peak sunshine in January at 10.5 hours daily and a slight dip to 8.5 hours in April, it maintains a sunny destination year-round.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Lodwar.

The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 50%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 38%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s (8 knots) to 5 m/s (10 knots). It is lower in January, February, April, May, June, July, August, November and December and higher in March, September and October. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)