Pristina, Kosovo Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Pristina
A 23°C spread between its warmest and coolest months puts Pristina among the more strongly seasonal places we cover. July averages 84°F (29°C) by day; January averages 40°F (4°C), with nights at 25°F (-4°C).
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 84°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 40°F (4°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 101°F (39°C) high · -14°F (-26°C) low
- Wettest month: June (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical
- Annual swing: 23°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 11°C
- Snow: about 16 days a year
- Months with freezing average lows: 3
- Average humidity: 69%
Temperatures through the year
Sunshine averages 9.5 hours a day over the year, peaking in July at 13.6 hours. Warmth peaks in July: highs of 84°F (29°C), lows of 62°F (16°C). January bottoms out at 40°F (4°C) in daylight, 25°F (-4°C) after dark. Days and nights are about 11°C apart on average - wider than roughly 79% of the cities we track.
Rain, sun and snow
Overnight lows average at or below freezing for 3 months, December through February. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 101°F (39°C) and bottoms at -14°F (-26°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.
How Pristina compares
- Pristina sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 53°F (12°C) as an annual average, 25.3 inches (643 mm) of precipitation and 9.5 hours of sun a day.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 25° | 10 | 2.6 in | 6.1 h/day | 78% |
| February | 48° | 31° | 8 | 1.5 in | 7.6 h/day | 74% |
| March | 52° | 33° | 11 | 2.5 in | 8.4 h/day | 69% |
| April | 62° | 41° | 9 | 2.1 in | 10.2 h/day | 62% |
| May | 70° | 50° | 12 | 2.6 in | 11.6 h/day | 66% |
| June | 79° | 58° | 12 | 2.8 in | 12.9 h/day | 65% |
| July | 84° | 62° | 6 | 1.4 in | 13.6 h/day | 57% |
| August | 85° | 61° | 6 | 1.3 in | 12.4 h/day | 57% |
| September | 74° | 54° | 7 | 1.9 in | 10.3 h/day | 63% |
| October | 65° | 45° | 7 | 1.9 in | 8.6 h/day | 73% |
| November | 53° | 37° | 8 | 2.7 in | 6.6 h/day | 79% |
| December | 44° | 30° | 9 | 2.1 in | 5.9 h/day | 81% |
Pristina month by month
Pristina weather in January
January brings highs around 40°F (4°C), lows near 25°F (-4°C), about 10 wet days and roughly 4 snowy days - typically the coldest month of the year in Pristina.
Pristina weather in February
February brings highs around 48°F (9°C), lows near 31°F (-1°C), about 8 wet days and roughly 3 snowy days.
Pristina weather in March
March brings highs around 52°F (11°C), lows near 33°F (1°C), about 11 wet days and roughly 3 snowy days.
Pristina weather in April
April brings highs around 62°F (17°C), lows near 41°F (5°C), about 9 wet days and roughly 1 snowy days.
Pristina weather in May
May brings highs around 70°F (21°C), lows near 50°F (10°C), about 12 wet days.
Pristina weather in June
June brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 58°F (14°C), about 12 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Pristina.
Pristina weather in July
July brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 62°F (16°C), about 6 wet days - typically the hottest month and the sunniest month of the year in Pristina.
Pristina weather in August
August brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 61°F (16°C), about 6 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Pristina.
Pristina weather in September
September brings highs around 74°F (24°C), lows near 54°F (12°C), about 7 wet days.
Pristina weather in October
October brings highs around 65°F (18°C), lows near 45°F (7°C), about 7 wet days.
Pristina weather in November
November brings highs around 53°F (12°C), lows near 37°F (3°C), about 8 wet days and roughly 2 snowy days.
Pristina weather in December
December brings highs around 44°F (7°C), lows near 30°F (-1°C), about 9 wet days and roughly 3 snowy days.
Seasons in Pristina
Spring (March through May)
Spring stays on the cool side of mild here - highs near 61°F (16°C), nights near 41°F (5°C), and rain falls on around 32 of the 90 days, plus about 4 snowy days. Daylight is generous - around 10.1 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Through summer, Pristina runs hot: 82°F (28°C) by day, 60°F (16°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 13.0 hours of sun a day. With the moisture factored in, afternoons feel hotter than the reading suggests - the humidity and dew point converter shows why.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Pristina runs cool rather than cold: 64°F (18°C) by day, 46°F (8°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, Pristina runs cold: 44°F (7°C) by day, 29°F (-2°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season, plus about 11 snowy days.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Pristina
April to July and September to October is the sweet spot for Pristina - the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable. Expect 72°F (22°C) in the afternoon and around 9 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
Pack for Pristina with light clothing for the warm months, a heavy insulated coat, hat and gloves for winter and a compact umbrella or rain shell. Even in July, lows of 62°F (16°C) make an extra layer worth the space.
Pristina temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.