AlbaniaThe climate of Kukës
The current climate in Kukës features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 9°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 21°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Kukës, Albania.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Kukës in recent years was 40°C in July 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -5°C in December 2014.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Kukës gets 1023 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 134 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Albania? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Tirana, Durrës, Gjirokastër, or explore other destinations in Albania.
Best time to visit Kukës?
The best time to visit Kukës for sunny weather is April through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kukës. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Kukës
The climate table of Kukës shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 10 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 26 | 21 | 18 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 9 | 8 | -1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 135 | 99 | 83 | 78 | 80 | 54 | 35 | 31 | 73 | 89 | 164 | 102 |
| Snow (cm) | 27 | 73 | 13 | 5,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 | 2,2 | 13 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Kukës, Albania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Kukës
Yearly Temperature in Kukës
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Kukës, Albania. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kukës
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kukës
Average Snowfall per Month in Kukës
Total Yearly Snowfall in Kukës
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Kukës, Albania. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Kukës
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Average weather in Kukës by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kukës. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.