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Lodwar Weather in August

Lodwar in August

The short of it: Lodwar in August averages a high of 36 °C (97 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain and about 12 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 36° · low 22° · rain 15 mm · daylight 12 h 13 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

August in Lodwar brings afternoons near 36° and nights around 22°, with about 15 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 13 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 3 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 August. Lokichar, 82 km to the S, is 3° cooler by day.

August in Lodwar, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 13 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LokicharTurkana County82 km S33°19°36 mm
KakumaTurkana County105 km NW34°20°33 mm
MorotoNorthern Region122 km WSW28°15°103 mm
LoiyangalaniMarsabit County131 km ESE34°21°9.0 mm
AmudatNorthern Region149 km SSW28°16°91 mm
KainukTurkana County150 km S31°18°55 mm
KotidoNorthern Region163 km W28°17°100 mm
North HorrMarsabit County165 km E33°21°7.0 mm

The Almanac · Lodwar Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 7th wettest month.

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 August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lodwar in August?

Days average 36 °C (97 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Lodwar?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Lodwar in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 13 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Lodwar in August?

Hardly — August nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Lodwar in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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