Climate Insights for Pristina

Municipality of Pristina, Kosovo

Hottest
July
29°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
January
-3°C low27°F low
Wettest
May
89 mm rain3.5 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Pristina is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 745 mm of precipitation falls per year. Pristina receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Pristina is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 110cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Pristina is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 29.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Pristina receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Pristina is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 27°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 43in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 4°Average: 1°Min: -3°FebMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: 0°MarMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 2°AprMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 5°MayMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°JunMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°JulMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 16°AugMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 16°SepMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 12°OctMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 7°NovMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 3°DecMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: 0°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 40°FAverage: 33°FMin: 27°FFebMax: 48°FAverage: 39°FMin: 32°FMarMax: 54°FAverage: 45°FMin: 36°FAprMax: 63°FAverage: 52°FMin: 42°FMayMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FJunMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 72°FMin: 60°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 72°FMin: 60°FSepMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 64°FAverage: 53°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 52°FAverage: 44°FMin: 37°FDecMax: 43°FAverage: 37°FMin: 31°F
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Temperatures in Pristina vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°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 Pristina vary considerably across the year, with a 58°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 27°F and the daily average is 33°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 33mmFebPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 17mmMarPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 17mmAprPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 8mmMayPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 59mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 4mmNovPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 12mmDecPrecipitation: 59mmSnow: 19mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 13inFebPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 7inMarPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 7inAprPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 3inMayPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 2inNovPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 5inDecPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 7in
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Pristina is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 745 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 89 mm of rainfall. June and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 40 mm. That's 49 mm 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 110cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 33cm.Pristina is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 3.5 in of rainfall. June and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.6 in. That's 1.9 in 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 43in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 13in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Pristina is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.Pristina 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 March, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan1°33°F
Feb4°39°F
Mar7°45°F
Apr11°52°F
May15°59°F
Jun20°68°F
Jul22°72°F
Aug22°72°F
Sep17°63°F
Oct12°53°F
Nov7°44°F
Dec3°37°F

The best time to visit Pristina is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 59 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Pristina is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.3 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 27°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pristina 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 Pristina 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
-3 °C27 °F
4 °C40 °F
8 km/h5 mph
62 mm2.5 in
33 cm13 in
Feb
0 °C32 °F
9 °C48 °F
9 km/h5 mph
40 mm1.6 in
17 cm7 in
Mar
2 °C36 °F
12 °C54 °F
9 km/h6 mph
62 mm2.5 in
17 cm7 in
Apr
5 °C42 °F
17 °C63 °F
8 km/h5 mph
63 mm2.5 in
8 cm3 in
May
10 °C49 °F
21 °C69 °F
8 km/h5 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
14 °C58 °F
26 °C80 °F
7 km/h4 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C60 °F
29 °C85 °F
7 km/h4 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C60 °F
29 °C85 °F
7 km/h4 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C53 °F
24 °C75 °F
7 km/h4 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C44 °F
18 °C64 °F
7 km/h4 mph
60 mm2.4 in
4 cm2 in
Nov
3 °C37 °F
11 °C52 °F
7 km/h5 mph
74 mm2.9 in
12 cm5 in
Dec
0 °C31 °F
6 °C43 °F
7 km/h5 mph
59 mm2.3 in
19 cm7 in