Average Monthly Sunshine in Lodwar

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Lodwar receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Lodwar, you can expect sunshine nearly all year. Peak sunshine in January reaches 314 hours, with only a slight dip to 256 hours in April. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3569 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The sunniest days in Lodwar occur in January, with around 10.5 hours of daily sunshine. Even in April, the least sunny month, Lodwar doesn't shy away from the sun, still enjoying a comfortable 8.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Lodwar’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Lodwar enjoys an average of 3569 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

April, Lodwar’s wettest month, receives 8.5 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 36°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 38°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Lodwar Precipitation page.