Košice Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Košice, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in August to a very cold 2°C (36°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 14°C (57°F) in August to -5°C (23°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

On average, Košice receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 830 mm (33 in). The seasons in Košice bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives high rainfall, with an average of 119 mm (4.7 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 37 mm (1.5 in) over 15 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Košice Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Košice.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 82%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 51%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year