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Pristina in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Pristina in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Pristina in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Pristina in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +39°F during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 3 rainy days in the month and around 25 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Pristina;

Average weather

☀️
+39°F
Avg. max. temperature
-8°F
Min.
+63°F
Max.
24 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Pristina has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Pristina in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Pristina for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +55°F during the day to a minimum of +9°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +39°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +54°F to +45°F.

Is Pristina warm or cold in January?

Pristina is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +41°F to +39°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +30°F to +27°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Pristina, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Pristina in January

Pristina weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+41°F+39°F+45°F
Min. temperature
0°F-8°F-9°F
Max. temperature
+63°F+63°F+70°F
Rainfall
41 mm24 mm27 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
81%79%73%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
346
Cloudy days
212117
Rainy days
433
Snowy days
332

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +41°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +39°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 41 mm to 24 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 3 to 4.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Pristina in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Pristina is gradually decreasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Pristina based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 39 mm, with a 32% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Pristina wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 24 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Pristina based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 10%, for a monthly total of around 37 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Pristina.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Pristina?

This is the weather in Pristina in January 2023:
1 January
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+54°F
2 January
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+55°F
3 January
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+53°F
4 January
☀️
+54°F
5 January
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+56°F
6 January
☁️
+54°F
7 January
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+36°F
8 January
☁️
+40°F
9 January
🌧️
+41°F
10 January
🌨️
+35°F
11 January
🌨️
+31°F
12 January
☁️
+30°F
13 January
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+27°F
14 January
☀️
+38°F
15 January
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+41°F
16 January
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+42°F
17 January
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+41°F
18 January
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+41°F
19 January
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+40°F
20 January
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+42°F
21 January
🌨️
+34°F
22 January
☀️
+30°F
23 January
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+27°F
24 January
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+24°F
25 January
☀️
+29°F
26 January
☁️
+33°F
27 January
☁️
+40°F
28 January
☁️
+40°F
29 January
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+35°F
30 January
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+43°F
31 January
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+44°F
In January 2023 Pristina had 15 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +39°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +25°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 1%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Pristina climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Pristina in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2017 (+32°F) and the highest in 2007 (+51°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1992 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Pristina in January:

Is January a good time to visit Pristina?

It’s always a good time to visit Pristina, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Pristina in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Pristina rainy in January?

Pristina is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Pristina in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Pristina in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Pristina

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Pristina, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.