Jos weather
At 4:30 AM local time it was mostly clear and 20°C (68°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Nov–Feb. Jos sits 1182 m (3,878 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 41%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–FebOff season Apr, Jul–Aug
About Jos weather
Is it raining in Jos right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 20° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Jos this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 31–32° and lows of 19–23°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Jos lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Jos?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Jos weather by month
When is the best time to visit Jos?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Jos is Nov–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr, Jul–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 25°C (78°F) in August to 34°C (94°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Jos?
August is the wettest month, with about 246 mm (9.7 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Jos?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (94°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 25°C (78°F) and lows of 18°C (65°F).
Does Jos have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Jos weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months