Plateau State weather in May
May is a fair month to visit Plateau State: highs of 31°C (88°F) and about 127 mm (5.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 20°C (67°F) and cloud cover 80% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th wettest month of the year and the 4th warmest. Compared with April, it is cooler and about as wet; June brings highs of 29°C (85°F) and 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Jos, the largest city in Plateau State. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Plateau State?
fair month Weather score 63/100.
May is a fair month in Plateau State. The weather is usually best in Nov–Feb.
Does it rain a lot in Plateau State in May?
Some rain is normal: about 127 mm (5.0 in) falls in an average May. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Plateau State in May?
Days average 31°C (88°F) and nights 20°C (67°F).
Plateau State weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C (87°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 0 mm | 28% | best |
| February | 33°C (91°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 2 mm | 38% | best |
| March | 34°C (94°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 14 mm | 56% | fair |
| April | 34°C (92°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 127 mm | 73% | least pleasant |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 127 mm | 80% | fair |
| June | 29°C (85°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 118 mm | 77% | fair |
| July | 27°C (81°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 200 mm | 84% | least pleasant |
| August | 25°C (78°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 246 mm | 89% | least pleasant |
| September | 26°C (80°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 144 mm | 82% | fair |
| October | 28°C (83°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 50 mm | 66% | fair |
| November | 30°C (87°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 7 mm | 33% | best |
| December | 30°C (87°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 0 mm | 24% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Plateau State in May
Weather can differ a lot within Plateau State: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.