Climate Insights for Selenicë

The climate in Selenicë is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1107mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 159mm of rainfall. Selenicë 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 5°C.

Temperatures in Selenicë vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Selenicë is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1107mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 92mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 159mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 25mm. That's 134mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Selenicë is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Selenicë, which began on March 20, 2026. Selenicë 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Selenicë is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 75mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°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 Selenicë 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. 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.