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Lodwar Weather in March

Lodwar in March

The short of it: Lodwar in March averages a high of 38 °C (100 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain and about 12 h 5 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 24° · rain 22 mm · daylight 12 h 5 min

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

March in Lodwar brings afternoons near 38° and nights around 24°, with about 22 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 5 min in mid-March.

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

March in Lodwar, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus February
about the same, 18 mm more rain
Versus April
1° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 5 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LokicharTurkana County82 km S34°21°26 mm
KakumaTurkana County105 km NW37°22°37 mm
MorotoNorthern Region122 km WSW31°17°55 mm
LoiyangalaniMarsabit County131 km ESE36°24°20 mm
AmudatNorthern Region149 km SSW30°17°43 mm
KainukTurkana County150 km S33°19°29 mm
KotidoNorthern Region163 km W32°18°43 mm
North HorrMarsabit County165 km E36°24°22 mm

The Almanac · Lodwar Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Days run hot, near 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 4th 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 March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lodwar in March?

Days average 38 °C (100 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 38° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Lodwar?

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

How long are the days in Lodwar in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 5 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Lodwar in March?

Hardly — March nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Lodwar in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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