Climate Insights for Skënderaj
Municipality of Skenderaj, Drenicë, Kosovo
Climate Overview
The climate in Skënderaj is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 714 mm of precipitation falls per year. Skënderaj receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Skënderaj 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 104cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Skënderaj is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 28.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Skënderaj receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Skënderaj 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 41in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Temperatures in Skënderaj vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°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 Skënderaj vary considerably across the year, with a 59°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°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 20°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
Skënderaj is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 714 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 59 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 85 mm of rainfall. May and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 41 mm. That's 44 mm less than November, 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 104cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 34cm.Skënderaj is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 3.3 in of rainfall. May and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.6 in. That's 1.7 in less than November, 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 41in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 13in.
Wind
Skënderaj is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Skënderaj is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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
The best time to visit Skënderaj is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 56 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 Skënderaj is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 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 Skënderaj 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 Skënderaj 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.