Monthly climate guide
Jos weather in December
With highs near 31°C (87°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F), December feels hot in Jos. Rainfall averages about 0 mm (very dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as November and about the same as January.
What stands out in December
- Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 17°C, so pack a layer.
- Jos is usually about 2°C cooler than Abuja, 180 km away, in December.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 100% less rain than Jos's average.
- December sits in Jos's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
Avg high
31°C
87°F
Avg low
14°C
57°F
Rainfall
0 mm
very dry
Humidity
30%
relative
Sky
18%
cloud · mostly sunny
Jos weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C / 89°F | 14°C / 57°F | 0 mm | 21% | 21% |
| February | 34°C / 92°F | 17°C / 63°F | 4 mm | 21% | 36% |
| March | 35°C / 95°F | 20°C / 67°F | 25 mm | 29% | 61% |
| April | 34°C / 94°F | 21°C / 69°F | 195 mm | 49% | 76% |
| May | 31°C / 89°F | 21°C / 69°F | 161 mm | 70% | 83% |
| June | 29°C / 85°F | 20°C / 68°F | 135 mm | 76% | 78% |
| July | 27°C / 81°F | 19°C / 66°F | 237 mm | 81% | 84% |
| August | 25°C / 77°F | 18°C / 65°F | 269 mm | 87% | 89% |
| September | 26°C / 80°F | 18°C / 65°F | 164 mm | 84% | 83% |
| October | 28°C / 83°F | 18°C / 65°F | 60 mm | 73% | 66% |
| November | 31°C / 87°F | 16°C / 60°F | 12 mm | 49% | 31% |
| December | 31°C / 87°F | 14°C / 57°F | 0 mm | 30% | 18% |
What to pack for December
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- Sunglasses
Is December a good time to visit Jos?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Jos →Other Nigeria cities in December
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Jos in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Jos?
Yes. December is one of the best months for Jos, with highs around 31°C and about 0 mm of rain.
How warm is Jos in December?
Average highs are about 31°C (87°F) and average lows about 14°C (57°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Jos in December?
Jos typically gets around 0 mm of rain in December — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Jos (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.