Jos in May

6.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Hot: daytime highs around 30°C. Very wet: about 18 rainy days.

30°CAvg high
20°CAvg low
18Rainy days (131 mm)
12:27 hDaylight
06:07Sunrise · 18:34 Sunset

Why this score

  • Hot: daytime highs around 30°C
  • Very wet: about 18 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±5.1 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Light, breathable clothing
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±5.1 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

27° 13° J 30° 15° F 32° 18° M 33° 20° A 30° 20° M 28° 19° J 26° 18° J 26° 18° A 27° 18° S 29° 18° O 29° 16° N 27° 13° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 27°C13°C0 mm 0– – 9.1
February 30°C15°C2 mm 0– – 8.9
March 32°C18°C5 mm 1– – 8.1
April 33°C20°C39 mm 7– – 7.2
May 30°C20°C131 mm 18– – 6.1
June 28°C19°C223 mm 26– – 6.1
July 26°C18°C264 mm 29– – 6.1
August 26°C18°C307 mm 29– – 6.1
September 27°C18°C185 mm 24– – 6.1
October 29°C18°C47 mm 9– – 7.9
November 29°C16°C0 mm 0– – 9.1
December 27°C13°C0 mm 0– – 9.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Jos in May?

Daytime highs average 30°C and nights about 20°C.

When is the best time to visit Jos?

The best months are January, November, December, February.