AI-generatedGjilan at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,120 h
- Rain a year
- 634 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 513 m
Climate in Gjilan
Gjilan has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 2,120 hours of sunshine a year, Gjilan is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Gjilan
The best time to visit Gjilan is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is April with 66 mm of precipitation.
Gjilan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gjilan in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–23 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Gjilan in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28–31 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Gjilan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 12–25 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Gjilan in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–8 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:4517:54
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:28–07:24 · evening 17:16–18:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:17–06:28 · evening 18:11–18:22
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Gjilan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 22° at the start of the month to 15° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 15° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Gjilan in October?
In October, Gjilan is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Gjilan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min06:45 – 17:54
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 53 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %75 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Gjilan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Gjilan: score 86 against 79. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 79 | 86better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 7.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 57 mm | 46 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Gjilan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January6° · 2.6 h
In January, Gjilan is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gjilan.
Gjilan in January24February8° · 3.6 h
In February, Gjilan is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 44 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gjilan.
Gjilan in February47March13° · 5.1 h
In March, Gjilan is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Gjilan.
Gjilan in March76April18° · 6.2 h
In April, Gjilan is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Gjilan.
Gjilan in April78May23° · 7.2 h
In May, Gjilan is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Gjilan.
Gjilan in May84June28° · 8.7 h
In June, Gjilan is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 53 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Gjilan.
Gjilan in June73July30° · 9.4 h
In July, Gjilan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Gjilan.
Gjilan in July73August31° · 9.4 h
In August, Gjilan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Gjilan.
Gjilan in August86September25° · 7.0 h
In September, Gjilan is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Gjilan.
Gjilan in September79October19° · 5.0 h
In October, Gjilan is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Gjilan.
Gjilan in October40November12° · 3.1 h
In November, Gjilan is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 56 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Gjilan.
Gjilan in November16December6° · 2.2 h
In December, Gjilan is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gjilan.
Gjilan in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Gjilan
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in July (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16 | 6° | −2° | 2.6 h | 11 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | 8° | −1° | 3.6 h | 9 | 44 |
| MarchMar | 47 | 13° | 2° | 5.1 h | 11 | 64 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 18° | 6° | 6.2 h | 11 | 66 |
| MayMay | 78 | 23° | 10° | 7.2 h | 12 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 28° | 14° | 8.7 h | 9 | 53 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 30° | 16° | 9.4 h | 7 | 36 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 31° | 16° | 9.4 h | 6 | 33 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 25° | 12° | 7.0 h | 7 | 46 |
| OctoberOct | 79 | 19° | 7° | 5.0 h | 8 | 57 |
| NovemberNov | 40 | 12° | 3° | 3.1 h | 9 | 56 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | 6° | −1° | 2.2 h | 11 | 61 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Gjilan
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.0 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Gjilan, 45 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Gjilan: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Gjilan has about 8 rainy days with 57 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Gjilan
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 80 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Gjilan
How breezy and how cloudy Gjilan is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Gjilan typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Gjilan: variable cloud, with about 5.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Gjilan
How often the day gets hot in Gjilan (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Gjilan has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Gjilan
Snow is possible in Gjilan, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Gjilan has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 3 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 7 out of 100: hardly any.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Gjilan
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Gjilan in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Gjilan has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16).
- 67
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 73
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 79
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 16
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,930 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Gjilan vs Ferizaj
In October the holiday weather in Gjilan and Ferizaj is about equally good (score 79 vs 79). During the day it is about as warm in Ferizaj as in Gjilan.
| in October | Gjilan | Ferizaj |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 79 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Apr – Jun, Aug – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Gjilan
When is the best time to visit Gjilan?
The best time to visit Gjilan is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Gjilan?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Gjilan?
The wettest month is April with 66 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 33 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gjilan get?
Gjilan gets around 2,120 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Gjilan in?
Gjilan is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Gjilan?
A nonstop flight from London to Gjilan takes about 2 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,930 km.
Which school holidays are best for Gjilan?
Gjilan has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67, May half-term 79, summer holidays 73, October half-term 79, Christmas holidays 16.