Climate Insights for Peshkopi

The climate in Peshkopi is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1196mm of precipitation falls per year. Peshkopi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Peshkopi 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. Peshkopi experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Peshkopi vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°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 May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Peshkopi is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1196mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 100mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 150mm of rainfall. January and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 55mm. That's 95mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Peshkopi receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 287cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 89cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Peshkopi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5km/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 autumn in Peshkopi, which began on September 23, 2026. Peshkopi 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -6°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Peshkopi is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 67mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Peshkopi 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.