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Lodwar Weather in September

Lodwar in September

The short of it: Lodwar in September averages a high of 37 °C (99 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain and about 12 h 8 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 37° · low 23° · rain 12 mm · daylight 12 h 8 min

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

Thirty years of records give Lodwar an average September high of 37°, a low of 23° and some 12 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 8 min in mid-September.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates September 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 September. Lokichar, 82 km to the S, is 4° cooler by day.

September in Lodwar, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus August
1° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus October
about the same
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 8 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LokicharTurkana County82 km S34°19°20 mm
KakumaTurkana County105 km NW36°20°22 mm
MorotoNorthern Region122 km WSW29°15°56 mm
LoiyangalaniMarsabit County131 km ESE34°22°2.0 mm
AmudatNorthern Region149 km SSW29°15°62 mm
KainukTurkana County150 km S31°18°30 mm
KotidoNorthern Region163 km W30°16°60 mm
North HorrMarsabit County165 km E34°22°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Lodwar Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 10th 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 September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lodwar in September?

Days average 37 °C (99 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Lodwar?

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

How long are the days in Lodwar in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 8 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Lodwar in September?

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

What should I pack for Lodwar in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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