What’s the climate like in Kosovo?
The current climate in Kosovo features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 5°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -4°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kosovo in recent years was 37°C in July 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -15°C in January 2017.
On average, Kosovo gets 1368 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 598 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Sarajevo, Mostar, Banja Luka, or explore other destinations in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Best time to visit Kosovo?
The best time to visit Kosovo for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kosovo. 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 Kosovo
The climate table of Kosovo 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) | 5 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 12 | 6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -3 | -3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 | -1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 171 | 137 | 90 | 134 | 161 | 105 | 82 | 70 | 73 | 89 | 131 | 125 |
| Snow (cm) | 154 | 110 | 53 | 45 | 0,8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,9 | 142 | 84 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
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: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 5°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1368 mm per year, averaging 114 mm per month
- Snowfall: 598 cm per year
- Driest months: 70 mm in August, 73 mm in September and 82 mm in July
- Wettest months: 171 mm in January, 161 mm in May and 137 mm in February
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Kosovo
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. 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 Kosovo
This graph shows how much rainfall Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 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 Kosovo
This graph shows how much snow Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 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 Kosovo
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kosovo
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kosovo
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 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 Kosovo
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 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 Kosovo by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kosovo. 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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