AlbaniaWhat’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
- Average yearly temperature: 21°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 9°C in December
- Precipitation*: 1023 mm per year, averaging 85 mm per month
- Snowfall: 134 cm per year
- Driest months: 31 mm in August, 35 mm in July and 54 mm in June
- Wettest months: 164 mm in November, 135 mm in January and 102 mm in December
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Kukës
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kukës, Albania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kukës
This graph shows how much rainfall Kukës, Albania, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Kukës
This graph shows how much snow Kukës, Albania, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kukës
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Kukës
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kukës, Albania. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kukës
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kukës, Albania, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Kukës
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Kukës, Albania, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
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