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Jos weather in February

Expect very hot weather in Jos in February: afternoons reach about 34°C (92°F), while nights drop to around 17°C (63°F). Around 4 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than January and about the same as March.

What stands out in February

  • Only 2 months are warmer in Jos than February.
  • It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Jos.
  • Rain is well below Jos's usual level (around 96% less).
  • Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 16°C apart.

Avg high

34°C

92°F

Avg low

17°C

63°F

Rainfall

4 mm

very dry

Humidity

21%

relative

Sky

36%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

Jos weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Jos
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January31°C / 89°F14°C / 57°F0 mm21%21%
February34°C / 92°F17°C / 63°F4 mm21%36%
March35°C / 95°F20°C / 67°F25 mm29%61%
April34°C / 94°F21°C / 69°F195 mm49%76%
May31°C / 89°F21°C / 69°F161 mm70%83%
June29°C / 85°F20°C / 68°F135 mm76%78%
July27°C / 81°F19°C / 66°F237 mm81%84%
August25°C / 77°F18°C / 65°F269 mm87%89%
September26°C / 80°F18°C / 65°F164 mm84%83%
October28°C / 83°F18°C / 65°F60 mm73%66%
November31°C / 87°F16°C / 60°F12 mm49%31%
December31°C / 87°F14°C / 57°F0 mm30%18%

What to pack for February

  • 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
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is February a good time to visit Jos?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

Best time to visit Jos →

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Jos in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Jos?

It can be, if you like heat: February highs in Jos are around 34°C. Good for the beach; plan sightseeing for early morning and evening.

How warm is Jos in February?

Average highs are about 34°C (92°F) and average lows about 17°C (63°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Jos in February?

Jos typically gets around 4 mm of rain in February — 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.