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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

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 per average day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Košice?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Košice?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Košice?
    July tops the wettest month list with 119 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Košice?
    January is the driest month with 37 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Košice?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 282 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Košice

    Fri   Dec 13
    3°C | -2°C
    N 14 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    0°C | -3°C
    S 18 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    4°C | -2°C
    SW 11 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain