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Lodwar Weather in April

Lodwar in April

The short of it: Lodwar in April averages a high of 37 °C (98 °F) and a low of 24 °C (74 °F), with 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 37° · low 24° · rain 47 mm · daylight 12 h 11 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

April in Lodwar brings afternoons near 37° and nights around 24°, with about 47 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 47 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 11 min in mid-April.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates April 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Lodwar runs warmer than most and drier than most in April. Lokichar, 82 km to the S, is 3° cooler by day.

April in Lodwar, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus March
1° colder, 25 mm more rain
Versus May
about the same
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 11 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LokicharTurkana County82 km S34°21°74 mm
KakumaTurkana County105 km NW35°22°69 mm
MorotoNorthern Region122 km WSW30°17°118 mm
LoiyangalaniMarsabit County131 km ESE35°23°46 mm
AmudatNorthern Region149 km SSW29°17°101 mm
KainukTurkana County150 km S32°20°97 mm
KotidoNorthern Region163 km W30°18°84 mm
North HorrMarsabit County165 km E35°24°36 mm

The Almanac · Lodwar Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
April
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Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 47 mm.

Climate of Lodwar by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January37°21°6.0 mm9 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦
February38°23°4.0 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
March38°24°22 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
April37°24°47 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
May37°24°24 mm9 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
June37°23°14 mm9 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
July36°23°19 mm9 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
August36°22°15 mm8 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
September37°23°12 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
October38°23°13 mm7 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
November36°23°32 mm7 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦
December36°22°18 mm8 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lodwar in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lodwar in April?

Days average 37 °C (98 °F) and nights 24 °C (74 °F), with about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 47 mm.

Is April a good time to visit Lodwar?

The Almanac gives April 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Lodwar in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 11 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Lodwar in April?

Hardly — April nights average 24 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Lodwar in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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