Climate - Lodwar (Kenya)

The climate of Lodwar is tropical arid, very hot all year round, with two relatively rainy periods from March to May and from October to December, while in the rest of the year, the rains are rare and irregular.
The city is located in northwestern Kenya, at an altitude of 500 meters (1,650 feet), to the west of Lake Turkana and on the banks of the Turkwel River.

The average temperature of the coldest months (July) is of 28.5 °C (83.3 °F), that of the warmest months (March, April, May, October) is of 30 °C (86.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 210 millimeters (8.3 inches) per year: it is therefore scarce. It ranges from 5 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (September) to 60 mm (2.4 in) in the wettest one (April). Here is the average precipitation.
On average, there are around 3580 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Lodwar - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the average temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.6 °F) and a maximum of 36 °C (96.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (64 °F). However, in January 2000, it dropped to 15.2 °C (59.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, in January 2003, it reached 39.3 °C (102.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 315 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

In February, the average temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.4 °F) and a maximum of 36 °C (96.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, in February 2004, it dropped to 16.1 °C (61 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F). However, in February 2018, it reached 40.1 °C (104.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 270 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 37%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

In March, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 30 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.2 °F) and a maximum of 36 °C (96.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, in March 2014, it dropped to 15.2 °C (59.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F). However, in March 1991, it reached 40.6 °C (105.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 290 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

In April, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 30 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (77 °F) and a maximum of 35 °C (95 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68.5 °F). However, in April 2009, it dropped to 17.6 °C (63.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F). However, in April 2019, it reached 40.4 °C (104.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
On average, there are 260 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In May, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 30 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (77 °F) and a maximum of 35 °C (95 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F). However, in May 2007, it dropped to 15.5 °C (59.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, in May 2019, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 310 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In June, the average temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.2 °F) and a maximum of 34 °C (93.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F). However, in June 2017, it dropped to 17.2 °C (63 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, in June 2009, it reached 37.4 °C (99.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 305 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In July, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.2 °F) and a maximum of 33 °C (91.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F). However, in July 2017, it dropped to 14.7 °C (58.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, in July 2006, it reached 38.3 °C (100.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 305 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In August, the average temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.2 °F) and a maximum of 34 °C (93.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). However, in August 2006, it dropped to 19.2 °C (66.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, in August 2014, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 305 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.2 °F) and a maximum of 35 °C (95 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F). However, in September 1991, it dropped to 19.2 °C (66.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, in September 2002, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 305 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

In October, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 30 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (77 °F) and a maximum of 35 °C (95 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68.5 °F). However, in October 1997, it dropped to 15.3 °C (59.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (100 °F). However, in October 2017, it reached 38.7 °C (101.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 305 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

In November, the average temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.2 °F) and a maximum of 35 °C (95 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F). However, in November 2004, it dropped to 13.5 °C (56.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99 °F). However, in November 1999, it reached 39.9 °C (103.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 290 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In December, the average temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.4 °F) and a maximum of 35 °C (95 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, in December 2003, it dropped to 14.5 °C (58.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, in December 1994, it reached 38.4 °C (101.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 315 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).