Košice Climate by Month
Košice, like the rest of the higher regions of Slovakia, has a temperate continental climate. This results in a clear distinction between the different seasons. Generally, summers are warm, with August being the warmest month, averaging 26°C, and relatively high humidity. In the winter months, it can regularly get very cold, with January as the coldest month, averaging 2°C. In the higher mountain areas, it will be much colder than these figures might suggest. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with July being the wettest month, receiving 119 mm of rain. In winter, precipitation often falls as snow, with January being the driest month, averaging 37 mm of precipitation. The total annual precipitation is around 830 mm.
Average day and night temperature
In Košice, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in August to a very cold 2°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -5°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Košice receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 830 mm. The seasons in Košice, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives high rainfall, with an average of 119 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 37 mm over 15 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Košice, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.6 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Košice.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Košice in Slovakia
During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 119 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 37 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 282 hours of sunshine.
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