Jos in August
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Very wet: about 29 rainy days.
26°CAvg high
18°CAvg low
29Rainy days (307 mm)
12:20 hDaylight
06:19Sunrise · 18:38 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
- Very wet: about 29 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (1.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 13°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| February | 30°C | 15°C | 2 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.9 |
| March | 32°C | 18°C | 5 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.1 |
| April | 33°C | 20°C | 39 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.2 |
| May | 30°C | 20°C | 131 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.1 |
| June | 28°C | 19°C | 223 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 26°C | 18°C | 264 mm | 29 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 26°C | 18°C | 307 mm | 29 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 27°C | 18°C | 185 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 29°C | 18°C | 47 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| November | 29°C | 16°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| December | 27°C | 13°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Jos in August?
Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 18°C.
When is the best time to visit Jos?
The best months are January, November, December, February.