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Plateau State
Plateau State
Plateau State, Nigeria

Jam

Jam is a locality in Plateau State, Nigeria, 379 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now26°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time05:24
9.43° N, 10.09° EElevation 379 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Jamweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec34October
October: high / low32° / 22°
Rain this month39mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Jam at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month38°C

Average high in March

Coolest month22°C

Average low in August

Wettest monthAugust

189 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Jam

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
26°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 47%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct35°26°
Sat31 Oct34°25°
Sun1 Nov35°24°
Mon2 Nov35°25°
Tue3 Nov36°26°
Wed4 Nov36°25°
Thu5 Nov36°25°
Fri6 Nov35°25°
Sat7 Nov36°25°

When to go to Jam

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score665752231930374241345764
High33°36°38°38°35°33°30°29°29°32°35°33°
Low19°21°23°25°25°24°22°22°22°22°21°20°
Rain (mm)00739771021421891323910
Wet days0021221242829291910

What's on in Jam

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Nigeria seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Towns and villages around Jam

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Jam

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Jam?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Jam.
What is the hottest month in Jam?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 38°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Jam?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Jam?
August is the wettest month with about 189 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.