KenyaThe climate of Lodwar
The current climate in Lodwar features temperatures ranging from a high of 38°C to a low of 34°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 36°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 24°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Lodwar, Kenya.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Lodwar in recent years was 52°C in March 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 22°C in April 2023.
Rainfall amount
On average, Lodwar receives 451 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Lodwar?
The best time to visit Lodwar for sunny weather is April through August and November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Lodwar. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Lodwar
The climate table of Lodwar shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 36 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 36 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 8,9 | 5,4 | 31 | 89 | 48 | 34 | 31 | 17 | 17 | 52 | 91 | 26 |
| UV Index | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Lodwar, Kenya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Lodwar
Yearly Temperature in Lodwar
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Lodwar, Kenya. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Lodwar
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lodwar
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Lodwar, Kenya. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Lodwar
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Average weather in Lodwar by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lodwar. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.