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Lodwar Weather in February

Lodwar in February

The short of it: Lodwar in February averages a high of 38 °C (100 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain and about 12 h 1 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 38° · low 23° · rain 4.0 mm · daylight 12 h 1 min

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

Thirty years of records give Lodwar an average February high of 38°, a low of 23° and some 4.0 mm of rain. No month in Lodwar runs warmer: highs about 38°. It is the driest month of the year, only 4.0 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 12 h 1 min in mid-February.

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

February in Lodwar, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 1 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LokicharTurkana County82 km S35°20°6.0 mm
KakumaTurkana County105 km NW38°22°8.0 mm
MorotoNorthern Region122 km WSW32°17°16 mm
LoiyangalaniMarsabit County131 km ESE36°23°4.0 mm
AmudatNorthern Region149 km SSW30°16°15 mm
KainukTurkana County150 km S33°19°13 mm
KotidoNorthern Region163 km W33°18°15 mm
North HorrMarsabit County165 km E37°24°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Lodwar Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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No month in Lodwar runs warmer: highs about 38°. It is the driest month of the year, only 4.0 mm of rain.

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 February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lodwar in February?

Days average 38 °C (100 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain over the month. No month in Lodwar runs warmer: highs about 38°. It is the driest month of the year, only 4.0 mm of rain.

Is February a good time to visit Lodwar?

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

How long are the days in Lodwar in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 1 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Lodwar in February?

Hardly — February nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Lodwar in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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