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Usual weather in Kosovo

Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Kosovo? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.

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What weather to expect in Kosovo

The climate of Kosovo is influenced by continental air masses, so you can expect relatively cold winters with heavy snowfall, and hot, dry summers and autumns. Some Mediterranean and alpine influences create regional variation. You can expect maximum rainfall between October and December.

When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Brod, Ferizaj, Gjakova, Gračanica, Kaçanik, Mitrovica, Peja, Prevalla, Pristina, Prizren, Rugova Mountains.

Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is August, the average maximum temperature is 27.1 ℃ (80.78 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 12.3 ℃ (54.14 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is 2.7 ℃ (36.86 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is -4.7 ℃ (23.54 ℉). The most rainy month here is December, the average number of rainy days is 14.6. The least rainy month here is September, the average number of rainy days is 7.3.

When travelling to some places in Kosovo, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Gjeravica/Deravica (2656 m) and the lowest point is Drini i Bardhe/Beli Drim (297 m). So there are quite big differences in altitudes in this country, so you can expect the weather to be different in different altitudes as well. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)

Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Kosovo. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

Typical (usual) weather in Kosovo in January is this: The average highest temperature in Kosovo in January is 2.7 ℃ (36.86 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -4.7 ℃ (23.54 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 3.5 ℃ (38.3 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 4.25 ℃ (39.65 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 13.4. The average rainfall is 37.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:05 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:23 and at the end of the month 9:53.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

February

Typical (usual) weather in Kosovo in February is this: The average highest temperature in Kosovo in February is 5.8 ℃ (42.44 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -2.6 ℃ (27.32 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 4.25 ℃ (39.65 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8.3 ℃ (46.94 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 12.5. The average rainfall is 36.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:53 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:31 and at the end of the month 11:13.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

March

Typical (usual) weather in Kosovo in March is this: The average highest temperature in Kosovo in March is 10.8 ℃ (51.44 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 0.4 ℃ (32.72 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8.3 ℃ (46.94 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.3 ℃ (55.94 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 11.4. The average rainfall is 37.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:13 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:56 and at the end of the month 12:40.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

April

Typical (usual) weather in Kosovo in April is this: The average highest temperature in Kosovo in April is 15.8 ℃ (60.44 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 4.3 ℃ (39.74 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.3 ℃ (55.94 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.3 ℃ (64.94 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 12.1. The average rainfall is 49 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:40 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:22 and at the end of the month 14:02.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

May

Typical (usual) weather in Kosovo in May is this: The average highest temperature in Kosovo in May is 20.8 ℃ (69.44 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 8.7 ℃ (47.66 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.3 ℃ (64.94 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.3 ℃ (72.14 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 12.6. The average rainfall is 69 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:02 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:37 and at the end of the month 15:03.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

June

Typical (usual) weather in Kosovo in June is this: The average highest temperature in Kosovo in June is 23.8 ℃ (74.84 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 11.4 ℃ (52.52 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.3 ℃ (72.14 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.9 ℃ (76.82 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 11.8. The average rainfall is 61.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 15:03 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 15:17 and at the end of the month 15:17.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

July

Typical (usual) weather in Kosovo in July is this: The average highest temperature in Kosovo in July is 26 ℃ (78.8 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12.9 ℃ (55.22 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.9 ℃ (76.82 ℉). At the end of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.55 ℃ (79.79 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 8.4. The average rainfall is 52.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 15:17 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 15:02 and at the end of the month 14:35.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

August

Typical (usual) weather in Kosovo in August is this: The average highest temperature in Kosovo in August is 27.1 ℃ (80.78 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12.3 ℃ (54.14 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.55 ℃ (79.79 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.4 ℃ (77.72 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 7.9. The average rainfall is 43.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:35 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:01 and at the end of the month 13:21.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

September

Typical (usual) weather in Kosovo in September is this: The average highest temperature in Kosovo in September is 23.7 ℃ (74.66 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9.5 ℃ (49.1 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.4 ℃ (77.72 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.6 ℃ (69.08 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 7.3. The average rainfall is 42.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:21 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:39 and at the end of the month 11:56.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

October

Typical (usual) weather in Kosovo in October is this: The average highest temperature in Kosovo in October is 17.5 ℃ (63.5 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 5.2 ℃ (41.36 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.6 ℃ (69.08 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.85 ℃ (56.93 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 8.6. The average rainfall is 44.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:56 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:13 and at the end of the month 10:32.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

November

Typical (usual) weather in Kosovo in November is this: The average highest temperature in Kosovo in November is 10.2 ℃ (50.36 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 1.1 ℃ (33.98 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.85 ℃ (56.93 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 7.25 ℃ (45.05 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 12.5. The average rainfall is 69.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:32 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:54 and at the end of the month 9:24.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

December

Typical (usual) weather in Kosovo in December is this: The average highest temperature in Kosovo in December is 4.3 ℃ (39.74 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -2.9 ℃ (26.78 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 7.25 ℃ (45.05 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 3.5 ℃ (38.3 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 14.6. The average rainfall is 56.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:24 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:06 and at the end of the month 9:02.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.



When you read about the number of mm of rainfall, you should know this: Light rain is when the precipitation rate is less than 2.5 mm (0.1 in) per hour. For moderate rain this number is between 2.5 mm and 10 mm (0.4 in), for heavy rain it is 10 mm - 50 mm (2.0 in). Violent rain has this number higher than 50 mm per hour.