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May · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 43/100

Jos in May

Mixed · 43/100
High / low29° / 19°daily averages
Precipitation163 mm17 wet days
Cloud cover49%monthly average
9.93° N, 8.89° EElevation 1,186 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
When to goJos · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec43May
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
May: high / low29° / 19°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Jos averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 19° — hot weather by day. Expect around 163 mm of precipitation spread over about 17 wet days, with average cloud cover near 49%.

Days are 2.7° cooler than in April on average, and June is cooler again by about 2.3°.

May scores 43/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th 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 06:04 and sets at 18:39 local time, giving 12 h 35 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 11 minutes over the month.

Why 43/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%62%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%68%

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

iiIn context

May against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Nigeria's best in May

Where to go in May
Maiduguri
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Maiduguri

Borno State
39°May high
1wet day
55score
Maiduguri
Azare
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Azare

Bauchi
38°May high
2wet days
54score
Azare
Nguru
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3

Nguru

Yobe State
40°May high
2wet days
53score
Nguru
Damaturu
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Damaturu

Yobe State
38°May high
3wet days
52score
Damaturu
·Questions

Jos in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Jos?

May scores 43/100 for Jos, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 29°C with 17 wet days.

How warm is Jos in May?

Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 19°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Jos in May?

Jos receives about 163 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 17 days.