Kosovo

Kosovo Weather & Climate: Monthly Averages

Monthly climate averages for Kosovo, temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

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Pristina Prizren Gornja Mala Peje

Climate overview of Kosovo

Kosovo has a temperate climate with fairly hot summers and fairly cool winters. Measured over the whole year the winters are slightly wetter than the summers.

The best travel time for Kosovo is from May to September. In the month of May it can still be on the chilly side in the mountains, but it is often already pleasant in the lower areas. The summer months of July and August can be a great time to. It can be pleasantly warm and show stable weather for days. However, it can also get seriously hot with sometimes heavy thunderstorms at the end of a tropical period.

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Pristina Prizren Gornja Mala Peje Ðakovica Babimoc

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Regional climate differences

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Pristina County

-3°C (27°F) – 30°C (86°F)

678 mm (27 in) / year

2,147 hours / year

Based on Pristina

Prizren County

-4°C (25°F) – 29°C (84°F)

905 mm (36 in) / year

2,147 hours / year

Based on Prizren

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.


Pristina	5°C (41°F) – 30°C (86°F)	-3°C (27°F) – 16°C (61°F)	678 mm (27 in)	2,147 hours
Prizren	5°C (41°F) – 29°C (84°F)	-4°C (25°F) – 15°C (59°F)	905 mm (36 in)	2,147 hours
Gornja Mala	4°C (39°F) – 28°C (82°F)	-5°C (23°F) – 14°C (57°F)	975 mm (38 in)	2,147 hours
Peje	4°C (39°F) – 27°C (81°F)	-5°C (23°F) – 13°C (55°F)	1155 mm (45 in)	1,816 hours
Ðakovica	6°C (43°F) – 30°C (86°F)	-3°C (27°F) – 16°C (61°F)	966 mm (38 in)	2,147 hours
Babimoc	5°C (41°F) – 30°C (86°F)	-3°C (27°F) – 15°C (59°F)	644 mm (25 in)	2,147 hours

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FAQ

What is the best time to visit Kosovo?

The warmest month in Gracanica is August, with daytime highs of 30°C (86°F). Pristina is the sunniest destination, with 301 hours of sunshine in July. Explore Kosovo weather by month for a detailed breakdown.

What temperatures can I expect in Kosovo?

Gracanica is the warmest destination, reaching 30°C (86°F) in August with nights around 16°C (61°F). Peje is the coolest, with January daytime highs of just 4°C (39°F) and nights dropping to -5°C (23°F). Temperatures vary significantly between regions and seasons. See the city comparison for a full overview.

How much rain does Kosovo get?

Rainfall varies across Kosovo. Peje is the wettest, receiving 1155 mm (45 in) per year, with December the wettest month at 114 mm (4.5 in). Babimoc is the driest at 644 mm (25 in) per year. In the coldest months, precipitation may fall as snow/rain. Use the climate map to explore rainfall patterns across regions.

How sunny is Kosovo?

Pristina is the sunniest destination in Kosovo, enjoying 2,147 hours of sunshine per year, with July the brightest month at 301 hours. Overall, Kosovo enjoys abundant sunshine year-round. Compare sunshine across cities in the charts above.

What is the climate like across Kosovo?

Pristina has very warm summers reaching 30°C (86°F) in August and cold winters dropping to 5°C (41°F), with 2,147 hours of sunshine and 678 mm (27 in) of rain per year. Prizren has warm summers reaching 29°C (84°F) in August and cold winters dropping to 5°C (41°F), with 2,147 hours of sunshine and 905 mm (36 in) of rain per year. Gornja Mala has warm summers reaching 28°C (82°F) in August and cold winters dropping to 4°C (39°F), with 2,147 hours of sunshine and 975 mm (38 in) of rain per year. Explore the climate charts and comparison table for more cities.