Jos Weather in August
Nigeria · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high24°C (76°F)
Avg low17°C (63°F)
Rainfall274 mm (10.8 in)
RatingPoor 2.7/10
In August, Jos has average highs of 24°C (76°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). The month is very wet, with about 274 mm (10.8 in) of rain spread over 29 days, making it the second wettest month of the year. You get roughly 12.3 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is August a good time to visit Jos?
August is not the best time to visit Jos (2.7/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in November to January.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 24°C (76°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 17°C (63°F) |
| Daily mean | 20°C (69°F) |
| Rainfall | 274 mm (10.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 29 |
| Humidity | 87% |
| Cloud cover | 89% |
| Daylight | 12.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 6 km/h |
| vs July | 2°C cooler than July, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Jos in August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Jos weather in other months
Jan30°C / 13°C0 mmExcellentFeb32°C / 16°C2 mmGoodMar33°C / 18°C107 mmFairApr33°C / 19°C212 mmPoorMay30°C / 19°C273 mmPoorJun28°C / 19°C219 mmFairJul26°C / 18°C280 mmPoorAug24°C / 17°C274 mmPoorSep25°C / 17°C192 mmPoorOct27°C / 17°C71 mmExcellentNov29°C / 14°C30 mmExcellentDec30°C / 13°C11 mmExcellent
← JulyBest time to visit JosSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- Durban21°C · 35 mm · Excellent
- Arusha26°C · 43 mm · Excellent
- Windhoek26°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Port Louis24°C · 22 mm · Excellent
- Johannesburg21°C · 5 mm · Excellent
- Nairobi27°C · 20 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
- Kaduna27°C · 362 mm
- Abuja27°C · 272 mm
- Kano32°C · 221 mm
- Onitsha28°C · 265 mm
- Ilorin28°C · 188 mm
- Maiduguri31°C · 189 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.