Jos Weather in May
Nigeria · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high30°C (86°F)
Avg low19°C (67°F)
Rainfall273 mm (10.7 in)
RatingPoor 3.9/10
In May, Jos has average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 19°C (67°F). The month is very wet, with about 273 mm (10.7 in) of rain spread over 20 days, making it the third wettest month of the year. You get roughly 12.5 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Jos?
May is not the best time to visit Jos (3.9/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in November to January.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 30°C (86°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 19°C (67°F) |
| Daily mean | 24°C (75°F) |
| Rainfall | 273 mm (10.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 20 |
| Humidity | 70% |
| Cloud cover | 82% |
| Daylight | 12.5 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 7 km/h |
| vs April | 3°C cooler than April, with 61 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Jos in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- 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
← AprilBest time to visit JosJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Durban23°C · 57 mm · Excellent
- Tangier21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Windhoek24°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Essaouira21°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Johannesburg20°C · 16 mm · Excellent
- Dakar23°C · 3 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Kaduna32°C · 250 mm
- Abuja31°C · 137 mm
- Kano39°C · 41 mm
- Onitsha30°C · 162 mm
- Ilorin31°C · 129 mm
- Maiduguri41°C · 22 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.