When is the best time to go to Jos
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Jos, Nigeria. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Jos
Jos weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Jos are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 1mm | 9.5hrs | 12.4hrs |
January in Jos is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jos, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Jos and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Jos with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 4mm | 9.4hrs | 12.5hrs |
February in Jos is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jos, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Jos and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Jos with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 22mm | 8.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Jos is characteristically hot and dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Jos, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Jos and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Jos with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 81mm | 7.2hrs | 13hrs |
Jos's weather in April is typically hot and a little damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jos for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Jos and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Jos with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 152mm | 7.1hrs | 13.3hrs |
May is a wet month in Jos and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jos for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Jos and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Jos with around 152mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 185mm | 7.1hrs | 12.4hrs |
June is a wet, humid month in Jos and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jos for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Jos and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Jos with around 185mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 279mm | 5.5hrs | 12.5hrs |
July in Jos is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jos for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Jos and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Jos with around 279mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 278mm | 4.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Jos is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jos for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Jos and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Jos with around 278mm 10.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 210mm | 6.4hrs | 13hrs |
Jos's weather in September is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jos for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Jos and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Jos with around 210mm 8.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 59mm | 8.2hrs | 13.3hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Jos and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Jos, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Jos and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Jos with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 3mm | 10hrs | 12.4hrs |
November is a very dry month in Jos and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jos, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Jos and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Jos with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 1mm | 9.8hrs | 12.5hrs |
December in Jos is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jos, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Jos and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Jos with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Jos weather stats
| Hottest month: | April | 30.4°C 86.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | November | 10hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 27.3°C 81.1°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 279mm 11ins |
| Warmest sea: | May | 27.2°C 81°F |
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