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 3 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 8 snowy days in the month and around 28 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin 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.
28 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
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 +28°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +45°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 47% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +37°F.
Is Pristina warm or cold in January?
Pristina is typically chill in January.
Maximum temperatures go down 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.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+41°F
+39°F
+45°F
Min. temperature
0°F
-8°F
-9°F
Max. temperature
+66°F
+63°F
+70°F
Rainfall
43 mm
28 mm
26 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
81%
80%
74%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
3
3
5
Cloudy days
14
15
11
Rainy days
7
5
6
Snowy days
6
8
6
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 43 mm to 28 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
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 6 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 increasing during January, going from 0 m/s to 4 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
Typically, there is a 48% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 199 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 42 mm, which is moderate rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 15 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 52% chance of precipitation and 76 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 21% chance of precipitation and 26 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Pristina based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 7 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
🌫️
+50°F
2 January
🌫️
+51°F
3 January
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+55°F
4 January
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+45°F
5 January
☀️
+52°F
6 January
☀️
+51°F
7 January
☀️
+52°F
8 January
☀️
+50°F
9 January
☁️
+49°F
10 January
🌧️
+46°F
11 January
☁️
+38°F
12 January
☁️
+39°F
13 January
☁️
+43°F
14 January
🌧️
+38°F
15 January
☀️
+46°F
16 January
☁️
+45°F
17 January
🌧️
+53°F
18 January
🌧️
+56°F
19 January
🌧️
+54°F
20 January
☁️
+43°F
21 January
🌧️
+44°F
22 January
☀️
+52°F
23 January
🌧️
+49°F
24 January
🌧️
+42°F
25 January
☁️
+38°F
26 January
🌨️
+35°F
27 January
🌨️
+32°F
28 January
☁️
+33°F
29 January
☁️
+32°F
30 January
☁️
+36°F
31 January
☁️
+37°F
In January 2023 Pristina had 7 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +45°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +32°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
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 1980 (+59°F) and the highest in 2012 (+65°F). The driest year was 1990 with only 319 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 2117 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.
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, 2023.
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.