Climate Insights for Lodwar

Turkana Central, Turkana County, Kenya

Hottest
February
37°C peak99°F peak
Coldest
January
24°C low75°F low
Wettest
April
97 mm rain3.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Lodwar is hot. The average annual temperature is 30°C and approximately 394 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 97 mm of rainfall. Lodwar sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Lodwar is hot. The average annual temperature is 86°F and approximately 15.5 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 3.8 in of rainfall. Lodwar sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 36°Average: 30°Min: 24°FebMax: 37°Average: 31°Min: 25°MarMax: 36°Average: 31°Min: 25°AprMax: 35°Average: 30°Min: 26°MayMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 25°JunMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 25°JulMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 25°AugMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 25°SepMax: 35°Average: 30°Min: 26°OctMax: 35°Average: 30°Min: 26°NovMax: 35°Average: 30°Min: 25°DecMax: 35°Average: 30°Min: 24°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 97°FAverage: 86°FMin: 75°FFebMax: 99°FAverage: 88°FMin: 77°FMarMax: 98°FAverage: 88°FMin: 78°FAprMax: 94°FAverage: 86°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 93°FAverage: 85°FMin: 77°FJunMax: 93°FAverage: 84°FMin: 77°FJulMax: 91°FAverage: 84°FMin: 77°FAugMax: 93°FAverage: 84°FMin: 77°FSepMax: 95°FAverage: 86°FMin: 78°FOctMax: 95°FAverage: 86°FMin: 78°FNovMax: 94°FAverage: 85°FMin: 77°FDecMax: 95°FAverage: 85°FMin: 75°F
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Average
Min

Lodwar sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 24°C to 37°C. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 30°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Lodwar sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 75°F to 99°F. February is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 99°F and an average of 88°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 86°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9mmFebPrecipitation: 6mmMarPrecipitation: 38mmAprPrecipitation: 97mmMayPrecipitation: 50mmJunPrecipitation: 28mmJulPrecipitation: 29mmAugPrecipitation: 20mmSepPrecipitation: 17mmOctPrecipitation: 47mmNovPrecipitation: 40mmDecPrecipitation: 14mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.3inFebPrecipitation: 0.3inMarPrecipitation: 1.5inAprPrecipitation: 3.8inMayPrecipitation: 2inJunPrecipitation: 1.1inJulPrecipitation: 1.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.8inSepPrecipitation: 0.7inOctPrecipitation: 1.8inNovPrecipitation: 1.6inDecPrecipitation: 0.6in
Precipitation

Lodwar is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 394 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 33 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 97 mm of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 6 mm. That's 90 mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Lodwar is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 15.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 3.8 in of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.2 in. That's 3.5 in less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Lodwar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Lodwar is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lodwar based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lodwar based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
24 °C75 °F
36 °C97 °F
10 km/h6 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C77 °F
37 °C99 °F
12 km/h7 mph
6 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C78 °F
36 °C98 °F
12 km/h8 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C78 °F
35 °C94 °F
11 km/h7 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C77 °F
34 °C93 °F
10 km/h6 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C77 °F
34 °C93 °F
10 km/h6 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C77 °F
33 °C91 °F
10 km/h6 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C77 °F
34 °C93 °F
11 km/h7 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C78 °F
35 °C95 °F
12 km/h7 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C78 °F
35 °C95 °F
13 km/h8 mph
47 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C77 °F
35 °C94 °F
13 km/h8 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C75 °F
35 °C95 °F
11 km/h7 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in