When to go · Lodwar
Lodwar in September
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Sep (potential rains and road wash‑outs).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- High
- Kenya overall
- Prices
- High
- Kenya overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Sep (potential rains and road wash‑outs).
Is another month better than September?
September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in September
- LodwarHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Kenya overall
- High
- Prices · Kenya overall
- High
Kenya overall: Crossings continue; slightly fewer family travellers than August.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Lodwar, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Sep: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 5
Jan: 0 (better)
Crowds
Sep: High
Jan: Medium
Prices
Sep: High
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jan: 0
September: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Sep (potential rains and road wash‑outs).
January: Inside Lodwar's best window: Oct–Mar (dry season).
Lodwar: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen