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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 55/100

Jos in August

Fair · 55/100
High / low24° / 17°daily averages
Precipitation265 mm25 wet days
Cloud cover59%monthly average
9.93° N, 8.89° EElevation 1,186 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
When to goJos · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55August
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
August: high / low24° / 17°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Jos averages daytime highs of 24° and night-time lows of 17° — warm weather by day. Expect around 265 mm of precipitation spread over about 25 wet days, with average cloud cover near 59%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is warmer again by about 1.5°.

August scores 55/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th of the twelve months for Jos. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, November and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:16 and sets at 18:43 local time, giving 12 h 27 min of daylight. Days shorten by 14 minutes over the month.

Why 55/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%52%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Nigeria's best in August

Where to go in August
Badagry
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Badagry

Lagos
26°Aug high
18wet days
55score
Badagry
Lagos
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Lagos

Lagos
26°Aug high
21wet days
54score
Lagos
Ikeja
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Ikeja

Lagos
27°Aug high
23wet days
51score
Ikeja
Kagoro
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Kagoro

Kaduna State
25°Aug high
26wet days
51score
Kagoro
·Questions

Jos in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Jos?

August scores 55/100 for Jos, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 24°C with 25 wet days.

How warm is Jos in August?

Daytime highs average 24°C and night-time lows 17°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Jos in August?

Jos receives about 265 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 25 days.