Climate normals · 1970–2000
Jos Climate
Jos is a city in Nigeria (49) with a population of about 1,040,000. Its average annual temperature is 22.3°C (72°F), with roughly 1228 mm of rain per year.
22.3°C
Avg Temp
1228
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Jos Climate
Jos has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F) and receives about 1228 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
22.3°C
Avg Temp
1228
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20° / 69° | 1 mm |
| February | 22° / 72° | 3 mm |
| March | 24° / 76° | 17 mm |
| April | 26° / 78° | 65 mm |
| May | 25° / 76° | 142 mm |
| June | 23° / 73° | 175 mm |
| July | 21° / 70° | 253 mm |
| August | 21° / 69° | 295 mm |
| September | 22° / 71° | 211 mm |
| October | 22° / 72° | 64 mm |
| November | 22° / 71° | 2 mm |
| December | 20° / 69° | 0 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Jos
The most comfortable months to visit Jos are typically December, January and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 13°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Jos are typically December, January and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Jos, Nigeria has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C and about 1228 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Jos average about 32°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.