Prizren climate
Prizren (Kosovo) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 13 °C56 °F, and about 861 mm34 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Prizren climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 642 | −130 | 236 | 813.2 |
| Feb | 745 | 031 | 338 | 732.9 |
| Mar | 1253 | 337 | 745 | 773.0 |
| Apr | 1762 | 744 | 1253 | 692.7 |
| May | 2171 | 1253 | 1762 | 753.0 |
| Jun | 2679 | 1660 | 2170 | 562.2 |
| Jul | 3187 | 1864 | 2476 | 371.4 |
| Aug | 3188 | 1865 | 2576 | 381.5 |
| Sep | 2577 | 1356 | 1967 | 712.8 |
| Oct | 1967 | 948 | 1458 | 913.6 |
| Nov | 1356 | 541 | 948 | 1024.0 |
| Dec | 745 | 033 | 439 | 923.6 |
| Year | 3188 | −130 | 1356 | 86134 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91% | 74% | 1.6 | 9:25 |
| Feb | 89% | 75% | 2.4 | 10:31 |
| Mar | 84% | 72% | 3.5 | 11:49 |
| Apr | 78% | 72% | 4.6 | 13:18 |
| May | 77% | 72% | 5.5 | 14:34 |
| Jun | 71% | 61% | 6.3 | 15:15 |
| Jul | 58% | 51% | 6.6 | 14:58 |
| Aug | 55% | 48% | 5.9 | 13:52 |
| Sep | 66% | 62% | 4.2 | 12:25 |
| Oct | 76% | 63% | 3.0 | 10:59 |
| Nov | 84% | 71% | 1.8 | 9:43 |
| Dec | 90% | 75% | 1.3 | 9:06 |
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 Prizren is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C88 °F and a low of 18 °C65 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 6 °C42 °F and lows −1 °C30 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22.6 °C40.6 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 861 mm34 in. The wettest three-month stretch is October–December, which brings 33% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (102 mm4.0 in), the driest is July (37 mm1.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 55% in August to 91% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 48%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in August to 7 km/h (4 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.1 hours in December to 15.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit Prizren
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and June and September. Average highs then reach 21 °C71 °F to 26 °C79 °F. Precipitation is 56 mm2.2 in to 75 mm3.0 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 6 °C42 °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 Prizren
- Winter (December–February) — highs 642 to 7 °C45 °F, lows −130 to 0 °C33 °F, about 82 mm3.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1253 to 21 °C71 °F, lows 337 to 12 °C53 °F, about 73 mm2.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2679 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 1660 to 18 °C65 °F, about 43 mm1.7 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 1356 to 25 °C77 °F, lows 541 to 13 °C56 °F, about 88 mm3.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
How Prizren compares
The nearest larger place is Pristina, about 62 km to the northeast. Compared with it, Prizren is on average 2.2 °C4 °F warmer. It receives 11% more precipitation (861 mm34 in vs 778 mm31 in). The difference is largest in December (3.2 °C5.7 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 3 places in Kosovo. By annual mean temperature, Prizren is the warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 2nd wettest. See all of them on the Kosovo climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Ohrid (North Macedonia, Csa), Perugia (Italy, Csa) and Skopje (North Macedonia, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Pristina 62 km · 11 °C52 °F · 778 mm31 in
- Climate in Skopje 62 km · 14 °C57 °F · 831 mm33 in
- Climate in Mitrovicë 75 km · 11 °C52 °F · 936 mm37 in
- Climate in Ohrid 122 km · 13 °C55 °F · 767 mm30 in
- Climate in Podgorica 124 km · 16 °C60 °F · 1,419 mm56 in
- Climate in Tirana 125 km · 16 °C61 °F · 872 mm34 in
- Climate in Elbasan 134 km · 17 °C62 °F · 802 mm32 in
- Climate in Durrës 145 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,036 mm41 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Prizren?
August is the warmest month in Prizren. Its average high is 31 °C (88 °F) and its average low is 18 °C (65 °F).
What is the coldest month in Prizren?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 6 °C (42 °F) and its average low is -1 °C (30 °F).
When does it rain the most in Prizren?
November is the wettest month with about 102 mm (4.0 in) of precipitation. July is the driest with about 37 mm (1.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Prizren?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and June and 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 1,111 m, while Prizren lies at about 413 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +4.5 °C8.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.