Kosovo

Kosovo Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kosovo in December.

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Pristina Prizren Gornja Mala Peje

Planning a getaway to Kosovo this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Kosovo in December

December in Kosovo generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) in Pristina.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kosovo, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Babimoc with an average of 58 mm (2.3 in) to high snow/rainfall in Peje with 114 mm (4.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Pristina gets roughly 71 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in Kosovo in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kosovo.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kosovo

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Kosovo?

Temperature range in Kosovo (December)

Precipitation variation in Kosovo (December)

Pristina

In December Pristina generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
99 hours
71 hours
72 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Pristina →

Prizren

In December Prizren generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
99 hours
71 hours
72 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Prizren →

Gornja Mala

In December Gornja Mala generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
99 hours
71 hours
72 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Gornja Mala →

Peje

In December Peje generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
94 hours
70 hours
79 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Peje →

Ðakovica

In December Ðakovica generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
99 hours
71 hours
72 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ðakovica →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kosovo in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pristina 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Prizren 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Gornja Mala 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Peje 5°C (41°F) -3°C (27°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Ðakovica 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Babimoc 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

Kosovo weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kosovo in December?

Expect poor weather across Kosovo in December. The popular destination of Pristina averages 6°C (43°F) by day and -2°C (28°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Kosovo in December?

Average temperatures in Kosovo during December range from a nighttime low near -2°C (28°F) to a daytime high around 6°C (43°F) in Pristina.

Does Kosovo get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Kosovo during December, with Pristina averaging close to 61 mm (2.4 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Kosovo?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Kosovo due to the typically poor weather in Pristina.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June and September offering mostly perfect weather in Pristina. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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