Kukës County Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kukës County, Albania in January.

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Kukës Tropojë Valbonë

Planning a journey to Kukës County, Albania this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Kukës County in January

Kukës County, Albania is a region in Albania. January in Kukës County generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C (36°F) in Valbonë to 4°C (39°F) in Tropojë. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C (25°F) in Tropojë and -6°C (21°F) in Valbonë. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Kukës with an average of 101 mm (4 in) to high snow/rainfall in Valbonë with 160 mm (6.3 in).

Explore Kukës County by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kukës County — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kukës)

January4°C (39°F) February5°C (41°F) March9°C (48°F) April14°C (57°F) May19°C (66°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September22°C (72°F) October17°C (63°F) November11°C (52°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kukës County in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Kukës County

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Kukës County, Albania?

Temperature range in Kukës County (January)

Precipitation variation in Kukës County (January)

Kukës

In January Kukës generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
101 mm (4 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Tropojë

In January Tropojë generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
79 hours
91 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
168 mm (6.6 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Valbonë

In January Valbonë generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
107 hours
109 hours
109 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
218 mm (8.6 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
185 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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In our records: Albania January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Albania in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Albania dropped to -29°C (-20°F) in Ersekë on January 17, 2012.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kukës County in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kukës 4°C (39°F) -5°C (23°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Tropojë 4°C (39°F) -4°C (25°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Valbonë 2°C (36°F) -6°C (21°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)

Kukës County weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kukës County, Albania in January?

January in Kukës County, Albania brings poor weather. In Kukës, daytime temperatures are typically around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime lows hover near -5°C (23°F).

What is the average temperature in Kukës County, Albania in January?

Average temperatures in Kukës County, Albania during January range from a nighttime low near -5°C (23°F) to a daytime high around 4°C (39°F) in Kukës.

Does Kukës County, Albania get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Kukës County, Albania sees substantial snow/rainfall in January. Kukës typically averages about 101 mm (4 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Kukës County, Albania?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Kukës County, Albania due to the typically poor weather in Kukës.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Kukës. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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