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Weather in January in Kosovo

Considering a trip to Kosovo this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Kosovo in January?

January in Kosovo generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C and nighttime temperatures around -3°C in Pristina. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Babimoc with an average of 45 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Peje with 86 mm.

Average sunshine

Pristina experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 72 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For specific regional insights in Kosovo for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Kosovo climate page.

Where to go in Kosovo in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Kosovo on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

Weather conditions Weather
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Precipitation
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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Kosovo?

Pristina

In January Pristina generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Pristina
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
6°C 
-2°C 
71 hours 
61 mm 
12 days 
poor 
January January
5°C 
-3°C 
72 hours 
48 mm 
11 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
-2°C 
98 hours 
51 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Pristina

Prizren

In January Prizren generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Prizren
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
6°C 
-2°C 
71 hours 
86 mm 
13 days 
poor 
January January
5°C 
-4°C 
72 hours 
68 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
7°C 
-3°C 
98 hours 
75 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Prizren

Gornja Mala

In January Gornja Mala generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Gornja Mala
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
6°C 
-3°C 
71 hours 
83 mm 
14 days 
poor 
January January
4°C 
-5°C 
72 hours 
67 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
7°C 
-3°C 
98 hours 
75 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Gornja Mala

Peje

In January Peje generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Peje
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
5°C 
-3°C 
70 hours 
114 mm 
14 days 
poor 
January January
4°C 
-5°C 
79 hours 
86 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
6°C 
-4°C 
91 hours 
99 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Peje

Ðakovica

In January Ðakovica generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ðakovica
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
7°C 
-1°C 
71 hours 
111 mm 
13 days 
poor 
January January
6°C 
-3°C 
72 hours 
84 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
-2°C 
98 hours 
94 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Ðakovica

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Is January the best time to visit Kosovo?

In our opinion, January 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. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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