Climate of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Point-value climate at Jos (Plateau State, Nigeria). Population approximately 816,824.
Located in Plateau State, Nigeria, Jos has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 816,824. Monthly average temperatures range from 20.3°C / 68.5°F in January to 25.8°C / 78.4°F in April, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (December) to 295 mm / 11.6 in (August) — about 1235 mm / 48.6 in across the year. Jos is the capital of Plateau State. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Jos's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.3°C68.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| February | 22.2°C72°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 24.4°C75.9°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm |
| April | 25.8°C78.4°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| May | 24.5°C76.1°F | 144 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 22.7°C72.9°F | 176 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| July | 21.2°C70.2°F | 254 mm10″ | — |
| August | 20.9°C69.6°F | 295 mm11.6″ | — |
| September | 21.7°C71.1°F | 211 mm8.3″ | — |
| October | 22.6°C72.7°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| November | 21.9°C71.4°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 20.5°C68.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Jos?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, November, December. Jos's warmest month is April at an average of 25.8°C / 78.4°F, and its driest month is December with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Jos?
Jos, in Plateau State, Nigeria, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 20.3°C / 68.5°F in January to 25.8°C / 78.4°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 1235 mm / 48.6 in, with the wettest month being August (295 mm / 11.6 in) and the driest December (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Jos in April?
The average temperature in Jos in April is 25.8°C / 78.4°F, with rainfall of about 66 mm / 2.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Jos?
The driest month in Jos is December, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 20.5°C / 68.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Jos?
The wettest month in Jos is August, with approximately 295 mm / 11.6 in of average monthly rainfall.