AI-generatedJos at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Jan
- Warmest month
- Apr · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,440 h
- Rain a year
- 1,121 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 1,186 m
Climate in Jos
Jos has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while August is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,440 hours of sunshine a year, Jos is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Jos
The best time to visit Jos is from November to January. From March to April it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is August with 290 mm.
Jos through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Jos in the dry season
Oct – May
Good
- 28–34 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Jos in the rainy season
Jun – Sep
Fair
- 26–29 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 108 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – Apr
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – January
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:1218:08
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:59–06:40 · evening 17:40–18:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:51–05:59 · evening 18:21–18:29
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Jos compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 28° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 17° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in Jos in October?
In October, Jos is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Jos.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 55 min06:12 – 18:08
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %81 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %55 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Jos
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
December has the better holiday weather in Jos: score 91 against 68. In December, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. December has 10 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 68 | 91better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 51 mm | 0 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 5 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Jos month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
89January28° · 8.3 h
In January, Jos is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Jos.
Jos in January75February31° · 8.3 h
In February, Jos is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Jos.
Jos in February59March33° · 8.0 h
In March, Jos is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Jos.
Jos in March48April34° · 6.9 h
In April, Jos is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Jos.
Jos in April38May31° · 6.2 h
In May, Jos is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 102 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jos.
Jos in May48June29° · 5.7 h
In June, Jos is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 201 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Jos.
Jos in June55July27° · 4.7 h
In July, Jos is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 257 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Jos.
Jos in July53August26° · 3.8 h
In August, Jos is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 290 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Jos.
Jos in August54September28° · 5.0 h
In September, Jos is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 182 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Jos.
Jos in September68October29° · 6.3 h
In October, Jos is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Jos.
Jos in October86November29° · 8.6 h
In November, Jos is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Jos.
Jos in November91December28° · 8.6 h
In December, Jos is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Jos.
Jos in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Jos
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (15°), the warmest in April (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to May; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to March. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 69 days a year, mostly in June.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 89 | 28° | 15° | 8.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| FebruaryFeb | 75 | 31° | 17° | 8.3 h | 0 | 3 |
| MarchMar | 59 | 33° | 19° | 8.0 h | 1 | 4 |
| AprilApr | 48 | 34° | 21° | 6.9 h | 5 | 31 |
| MayMay | 38 | 31° | 20° | 6.2 h | 16 | 102 |
| JuneJun | 48 | 29° | 19° | 5.7 h | 26 | 201 |
| JulyJul | 55 | 27° | 18° | 4.7 h | 29 | 257 |
| AugustAug | 53 | 26° | 18° | 3.8 h | 29 | 290 |
| SeptemberSep | 54 | 28° | 17° | 5.0 h | 25 | 182 |
| OctoberOct | 68 | 29° | 18° | 6.3 h | 10 | 51 |
| NovemberNov | 86 | 29° | 17° | 8.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| DecemberDec | 91 | 28° | 15° | 8.6 h | 0 | 0 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
9.93° N, 8.89° E · 1,186 m · Africa/Lagos
Sunshine hours in Jos
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.3 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Jos, 53 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Jos: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Jos has about 10 rainy days with 51 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Jos
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 15).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Jos
How breezy and how cloudy Jos is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Jos typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 67 % of the sky over Jos: mostly cloudy, with about 6.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Jos
How often the day gets hot in Jos (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Jos has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Jos
Weather for your travel dates
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Jos in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Jos has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 90) and its weakest during May half-term (score 40).
- 51
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 40
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
- 54
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 68
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 90
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 10 min
- Distance
- 4,700 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Compare & alternatives
Jos compared
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Jos vs Bauchi
In October Jos has the better holiday weather (score 68 vs 46). During the day Bauchi is 4 °C warmer than Jos. Bauchi gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Jos | Bauchi |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 68 | 46 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 33° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 |
| Best time | Nov – Jan | Dec – Jan |
Through the year
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In October, Jos ranks 1 of 16 destinations in this country.
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- 3Kano35°50
- 4Maiduguri35°50
- 5Bauchi33°46
- 6Kaduna32°44
- 7Lagos30°28°43
- 8Abuja31°33
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Frequently asked questions about Jos
When is the best time to visit Jos?
The best time to visit Jos is from November to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Jos?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 21 °C. August is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Jos?
The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is August with 290 mm. The driest month is January with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Jos get?
Jos gets around 2,440 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 8.6 hours a day; in August there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Jos in?
Jos is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Jos?
A nonstop flight from London to Jos takes about 6 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,700 km.
Which school holidays are best for Jos?
Jos has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 90) and its weakest during May half-term (score 40). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 51, May half-term 40, summer holidays 54, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 90.