When to go · Lodwar
Lodwar in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–Sep (potential rains and road wash‑outs).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- 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 July?
July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in July
- LodwarHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Kenya overall
- High
- Prices · Kenya overall
- High
Kenya overall: Migration herds usually arrive in the Mara; Mara fee rises to US$200 a day from 1 July.
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
Jul: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Jul: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 8
Jan: 0 (better)
Crowds
Jul: High
Jan: Medium
Prices
Jul: High
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
Jan: 0
July: 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