Climate Insights for Kukës

The climate in Kukës is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1231mm of precipitation falls per year. Kukës receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kukës is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 198cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Kukës vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Kukës is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1231mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 133mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 63mm. That's 70mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 198cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 55cm.

Kukës is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Kukës, which began on March 20, 2026. Kukës is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Kukës is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 74mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -6°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kukës based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.