Loriu Plateau

Plateau Arid Kenyan plateau characterized by rocky terrain and scrub

Loriu Plateau
Loriu Plateau, Turkana County, Kenya
2.0716, 36.2618
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How to Get to Loriu Plateau #

Access to the Loriu Plateau is via road from Lodwar or Lokichoggio in Turkana County. Travel requires 4WD and local guidance; regional security and humanitarian advisories should be checked before travel.

Tips for Visiting Loriu Plateau #

  • Work with local authorities and guides - the region is remote and requires logistical planning for water and shelter.
  • Be prepared for hot daytime temperatures and cool nights; water conservation is essential.
  • Respect any seasonal closures or pastoral grazing zones used by local communities.

Best Time to Visit Loriu Plateau #

Dry-season months are typically the most accessible for travel in northern Kenya.

Dry season
January-March & July-September · 25-35°C (77-95°F)
Clear skies and easier overland travel, though daytime heat can be intense.
Short rains/long rains
April-June & October-December · 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Unpredictable rains can make tracks impassable; dramatic light and green season.

Weather & Climate near Loriu Plateau #

Climate

Loriu Plateau's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 19°C to 35°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruarySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
19° – 35°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
20° – 35°
36%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

March

March is the warmest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
21° – 35°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is warm, feeling like 28°C. The wettest month with 67 mm of rain.

77 Very Good

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
21° – 34°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

May

May is warm, feeling like 28°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° – 34°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
19° – 34°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° – 33°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° – 33°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 8 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
19° – 34°
39%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

October

October is warm, feeling like 27°C. Light rainfall.

93 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° – 35°
41%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° – 34°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
19° – 34°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

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