Jos, Nigeria experiences average highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 10 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Jos, Nigeria Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Jos, Nigeria. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
8.3/10
Best: January, February, March, November, December
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 28°C / 18°C
Feels Like 29°C / 18°C
Rainy Days 10
Rainfall 84 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 57%
Wind Speed 13 km/h
Dew Point 13°C
Hottest Month
33°C
April
Avg Low21°C
Rain4days
Coldest Month
14°C
January
Avg High28°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High28°C
Avg Low14°C
Windiest Month
14 km/h
November (Gusts 34)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding May, June, July, August due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:05
Daylight 12.7h
Sunset 18:47
Live conditions—
Jos on the map · live conditions
Jos, Nigeria
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Nigeria
- City
- Jos
- Population
- 1M
- Coordinates
- 9.93°, 8.89°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 6 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 26 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 9 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 28°C / 14°C . Feb: 30°C / 16°C . Mar: 32°C / 19°C . Apr: 33°C / 21°C . May: 30°C / 20°C . Jun: 27°C / 19°C . Jul: 25°C / 19°C . Aug: 25°C / 18°C . Sep: 26°C / 18°C . Oct: 28°C / 18°C . Nov: 29°C / 17°C . Dec: 28°C / 15°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 6 mm. Mar: 6 mm. Apr: 19 mm. May: 78 mm. Jun: 188 mm. Jul: 236 mm. Aug: 242 mm. Sep: 186 mm. Oct: 42 mm. Nov: 0 mm. Dec: 0 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 29%. Feb: 25%. Mar: 30%. Apr: 47%. May: 69%. Jun: 81%. Jul: 86%. Aug: 87%. Sep: 84%. Oct: 67%. Nov: 40%. Dec: 34%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 12 km/h . Feb: 12 km/h . Mar: 13 km/h . Apr: 14 km/h . May: 13 km/h . Jun: 11 km/h . Jul: 12 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 11 km/h . Oct: 14 km/h . Nov: 14 km/h . Dec: 12 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 11h. May: 11h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 8h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 11h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 7. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 8. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 7.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Apr 2025 · 34°C | Apr · 33°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 14°C | Jan · 14°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 326 mm | Aug · 242 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 15 km/h | Nov · 14 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March best
Excellent April
Good May
Good June
Wet July
Wet August
Wet September
Wet October
Excellent November best
Excellent December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 28°C / 14°C | 26°C / 11°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 29% Comfortable | 7.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 30°C / 16°C | 28°C / 12°C | 1days (6 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 25% Comfortable | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March best | 32°C / 19°C | 32°C / 17°C | 1days (6 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 30% Comfortable | 8.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 33°C / 21°C | 33°C / 21°C | 4days (19 mm) Good | 10.8h Excellent | 47% Moderate | 8.9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| May | 30°C / 20°C | 33°C / 22°C | 13days (78 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 8.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June | 27°C / 19°C | 31°C / 21°C | 23days (188 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 81% Humid | 7.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| July | 25°C / 19°C | 29°C / 20°C | 28days (236 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 7.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 25°C / 18°C | 28°C / 20°C | 26days (242 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 87% Very Muggy | 7.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 26°C / 18°C | 30°C / 20°C | 21days (186 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 84% Humid | 7.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 28°C / 18°C | 29°C / 19°C | 7days (42 mm) Good | 10.4h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November best | 29°C / 17°C | 28°C / 15°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 40% Comfortable | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| December best | 28°C / 15°C | 26°C / 12°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 34% Comfortable | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Jos are January, February, March, November, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Jos, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Jos is April, with average daytime highs of 33°C (91°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Jos is January, with average overnight lows of 14°C (57°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Jos is August, averaging 242mm of precipitation across 26 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Jos runs through July, August, June, September, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Jos.
Jos receives approximately 123 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is January with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Jos.
The least favorable months to visit Jos are May, June, July, August, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider January, February, March, November, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Jos is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Jos is 57%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Jos are 13 km/h (8 mph). The windiest month is November with peak winds reaching 14 km/h (9 mph) (gusts up to 34 km/h / 21 mph).
Jos averages 5 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 58%. The clearest skies occur in January.
The annual average dew point in Jos is 13°C (55°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Jos has a Tropical Monsoon climate, classified as Am under the Köppen system. Tropical climates are warm year-round with high rainfall and temperatures rarely dropping below 18°C (64°F).
The 'feels like' temperature in Jos ranges from 18°C (64°F) to 29°C (84°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Jos, with a climate score of 6.3/10. Consider visiting during January, February, March, November, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Jos, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 27°C (81°F) and 23 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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