Climate Insights for Košice

District of Košice I, Košický región, Slovakia

Hottest
August
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
January
-5°C low24°F low
Wettest
July
116 mm rain4.6 in rain
Best to Visit
August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Košice is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 860 mm of precipitation falls per year. Košice receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Košice 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. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 84cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Košice is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 33.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Košice receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Košice 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 24°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 33in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -5°FebMax: 5°Average: 1°Min: -2°MarMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 0°AprMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 4°MayMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 8°JunMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 13°JulMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°AugMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°SepMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°OctMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°NovMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 1°DecMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 34°FAverage: 29°FMin: 24°FFebMax: 41°FAverage: 34°FMin: 28°FMarMax: 49°FAverage: 41°FMin: 32°FAprMax: 59°FAverage: 49°FMin: 39°FMayMax: 66°FAverage: 57°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 76°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°FJulMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 57°FAugMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 57°FSepMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 58°FAverage: 49°FMin: 41°FNovMax: 45°FAverage: 39°FMin: 34°FDecMax: 36°FAverage: 32°FMin: 29°F
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Temperatures in Košice 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 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Košice vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 68°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 24°F and the daily average is 29°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 23mmFebPrecipitation: 43mmSnow: 17mmMarPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 7mmAprPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 5mmMayPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 13mmDecPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 19mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 9inFebPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 7inMarPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 3inAprPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 5inDecPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 7in
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Košice is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 860 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 116 mm of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 40 mm. That's 76 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 84cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 23cm.Košice is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 4.6 in of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.6 in. That's 3 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 33in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 9in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Košice 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 April, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Košice is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-2°29°F
Feb1°34°F
Mar5°41°F
Apr10°49°F
May14°57°F
Jun19°66°F
Jul20°68°F
Aug20°68°F
Sep15°59°F
Oct9°49°F
Nov4°39°F
Dec0°32°F

The best time to visit Košice is during August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 89 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures 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 best time to visit Košice is during August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.5 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 24°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

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

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-5 °C24 °F
1 °C34 °F
9 km/h6 mph
40 mm1.6 in
23 cm9 in
Feb
-2 °C28 °F
5 °C41 °F
9 km/h6 mph
43 mm1.7 in
17 cm7 in
Mar
0 °C32 °F
10 °C49 °F
10 km/h6 mph
50 mm2 in
7 cm3 in
Apr
4 °C39 °F
15 °C59 °F
10 km/h6 mph
63 mm2.5 in
5 cm2 in
May
8 °C46 °F
19 °C66 °F
9 km/h6 mph
95 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C56 °F
24 °C76 °F
9 km/h5 mph
100 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C57 °F
26 °C78 °F
8 km/h5 mph
116 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C57 °F
26 °C79 °F
8 km/h5 mph
90 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
21 °C69 °F
8 km/h5 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
5 °C41 °F
14 °C58 °F
8 km/h5 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
1 °C34 °F
7 °C45 °F
8 km/h5 mph
62 mm2.5 in
13 cm5 in
Dec
-2 °C29 °F
2 °C36 °F
8 km/h5 mph
45 mm1.8 in
19 cm7 in