Košice climate
Košice (Slovakia) has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb). The average temperature over the year is 10 °C49 °F, and about 667 mm26 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Košice climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 032 | −720 | −426 | 381.5 | 29 |
| Feb | 337 | −522 | −130 | 381.5 | 24 |
| Mar | 1049 | −129 | 439 | 381.5 | 18 |
| Apr | 1762 | 540 | 1151 | 431.7 | 4 |
| May | 2170 | 1050 | 1660 | 763.0 | 0 |
| Jun | 2577 | 1457 | 1967 | 833.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 2781 | 1661 | 2271 | 883.5 | 0 |
| Aug | 2781 | 1560 | 2170 | 632.5 | 0 |
| Sep | 2271 | 1050 | 1661 | 552.2 | 0 |
| Oct | 1559 | 540 | 1049 | 552.2 | 4 |
| Nov | 846 | 033 | 439 | 451.8 | 13 |
| Dec | 134 | −524 | −229 | 441.7 | 27 |
| Year | 2781 | −720 | 1049 | 66726 | 120 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92% | 77% | 1.0 | 8:42 |
| Feb | 87% | 75% | 1.7 | 10:06 |
| Mar | 77% | 66% | 3.0 | 11:44 |
| Apr | 71% | 63% | 4.4 | 13:37 |
| May | 72% | 67% | 5.2 | 15:14 |
| Jun | 71% | 65% | 5.7 | 16:08 |
| Jul | 68% | 61% | 5.6 | 15:46 |
| Aug | 66% | 53% | 5.1 | 14:21 |
| Sep | 70% | 60% | 3.6 | 12:30 |
| Oct | 80% | 64% | 2.2 | 10:42 |
| Nov | 89% | 74% | 1.1 | 9:05 |
| Dec | 92% | 79% | 0.7 | 8:17 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Košice is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C81 °F and a low of 16 °C61 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 0 °C32 °F and lows −7 °C20 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 25.1 °C45.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 667 mm26 in. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 37% of the annual total. The wettest month is July (88 mm3.5 in), the driest is February (38 mm1.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 66% in August to 92% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 53%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in August to 9 km/h (5 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 8.3 hours in December to 16.1 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in January, at about 17 cm.
Best time to visit Košice
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September. Average highs then reach 21 °C70 °F to 27 °C81 °F. Precipitation is 55 mm2.2 in to 88 mm3.5 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 0 °C32 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Košice
- Winter (December–February) — highs 032 to 3 °C37 °F, lows −720 to −5 °C24 °F, about 40 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1049 to 21 °C70 °F, lows −129 to 10 °C50 °F, about 52 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2577 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 1457 to 16 °C61 °F, about 78 mm3.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 846 to 22 °C71 °F, lows 033 to 10 °C50 °F, about 52 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Košice compares
The nearest larger place is Kraków, about 178 km to the northwest. Compared with it, Košice is on average 0.5 °C0.8 °F warmer. It receives 15% less precipitation (667 mm26 in vs 786 mm31 in). The difference is largest in April (1.3 °C2.3 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 3 places in Slovakia. By annual mean temperature, Košice is the 2nd warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 2nd wettest. See all of them on the Slovakia climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Cluj-Napoca (Romania, Dfb), Chernivtsi (Ukraine, Dfb) and Brno (Czechia, Dfb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Miskolc 77 km · 11 °C51 °F · 658 mm26 in
- Climate in Uzhhorod 77 km · 10 °C50 °F · 743 mm29 in
- Climate in Nyíregyháza 91 km · 11 °C52 °F · 624 mm25 in
- Climate in Debrecen 134 km · 11 °C53 °F · 609 mm24 in
- Climate in Tarnów 146 km · 9 °C48 °F · 756 mm30 in
- Climate in Satu Mare 156 km · 11 °C52 °F · 759 mm30 in
- Climate in Rzeszów 157 km · 9 °C48 °F · 740 mm29 in
- Climate in Kraków 178 km · 9 °C49 °F · 786 mm31 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Košice?
July is the warmest month in Košice. Its average high is 27 °C (81 °F) and its average low is 16 °C (61 °F).
What is the coldest month in Košice?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 0 °C (32 °F) and its average low is -7 °C (20 °F).
When does it rain the most in Košice?
July is the wettest month with about 88 mm (3.5 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 38 mm (1.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Košice?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 259 m, while Košice lies at about 205 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.4 °C0.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.