Best Time to Visit Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Jos is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Jos for sunny, dry weather is November–March — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 20.3°C / 68.5°F in January to 25.8°C / 78.4°F in April, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (December) to 295 mm / 11.6 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Jos's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
When is the best time to visit Jos?
The best time to visit Jos for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 25.8°C / 78.4°F, and the driest is December with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Jos's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Jos?
The rainy season at Jos, Plateau State runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 66 mm / 2.6 in. The wettest single month is August (295 mm / 11.6 in).
What is the driest month in Jos?
The driest month in Jos is December, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 20.5°C / 68.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Jos?
The least comfortable months for travel to Jos — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, July, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 295 mm / 11.6 in in August, and the coldest month averages 20.3°C / 68.5°F.
Is Jos climate different from Nigeria overall?
Yes, usually. Our Jos figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Nigeria figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Jos specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.