AI-generatedKukës at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,280 h
- Rain a year
- 835 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 351 m
Climate in Kukës
Kukës has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year, Kukës is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kukës
The best time to visit Kukës is from March to June and from September to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from March to May and from September to November, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is December with 99 mm of precipitation.
Kukës through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kukës in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–24 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Kukës in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 29–32 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Kukës in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–26 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Kukës in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–10 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Mar – May, Sep – Nov
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: April, October
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: March – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:4917:59
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 06:32–07:27 · evening 17:21–18:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:21–06:32 · evening 18:16–18:27
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 Kukës compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 17° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Kukës in October?
In October, Kukës is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 76 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kukës.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 9 min06:49 – 17:59
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 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 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %65 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Kukës
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and May bring similar holiday weather to Kukës (score 78 and 78). In May, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. May has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 78 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 76 mm | 72 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kukës month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
25January8° · 3.2 h
In January, Kukës is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 85 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kukës.
Kukës in January41February10° · 4.3 h
In February, Kukës is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 74 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Kukës.
Kukës in February63March14° · 5.7 h
In March, Kukës is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 86 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Kukës.
Kukës in March75April19° · 6.3 h
In April, Kukës is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Kukës.
Kukës in April78May24° · 7.4 h
In May, Kukës is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Kukës.
Kukës in May65June29° · 9.1 h
In June, Kukës is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 43 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Kukës.
Kukës in June50July31° · 9.8 h
In July, Kukës is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Kukës.
Kukës in July49August32° · 9.6 h
In August, Kukës is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Kukës.
Kukës in August78September26° · 7.2 h
In September, Kukës is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 57 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Kukës.
Kukës in September78October20° · 5.7 h
In October, Kukës is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 76 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kukës.
Kukës in October59November14° · 3.7 h
In November, Kukës is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 96 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Kukës.
Kukës in November27December9° · 2.7 h
In December, Kukës is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 99 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kukës.
Kukës in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kukës
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in August (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November 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 | 25 | 8° | −1° | 3.2 h | 11 | 85 |
| FebruaryFeb | 41 | 10° | 0° | 4.3 h | 11 | 74 |
| MarchMar | 63 | 14° | 3° | 5.7 h | 12 | 86 |
| AprilApr | 75 | 19° | 7° | 6.3 h | 12 | 81 |
| MayMay | 78 | 24° | 11° | 7.4 h | 12 | 72 |
| JuneJun | 65 | 29° | 15° | 9.1 h | 9 | 43 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 31° | 18° | 9.8 h | 6 | 36 |
| AugustAug | 49 | 32° | 18° | 9.6 h | 6 | 32 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 26° | 14° | 7.2 h | 8 | 57 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 20° | 9° | 5.7 h | 9 | 76 |
| NovemberNov | 59 | 14° | 4° | 3.7 h | 11 | 96 |
| DecemberDec | 27 | 9° | 0° | 2.7 h | 12 | 99 |
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 Kukës
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 5.7 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Kukës, 51 % 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 Kukës: 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, Kukës has about 9 rainy days with 76 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Kukës
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 Kukës
How breezy and how cloudy Kukës 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 Kukës typically peaks at 8 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 Kukës: variable cloud, with about 5.7 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 Kukës
How often the day gets hot in Kukës (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, Kukës has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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 Kukës
Snow is possible in Kukës, 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, Kukës 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 8 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 Kukës
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Kukës 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.
Kukës has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26).
- 71
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Snow
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 49
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 78
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 26
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,890 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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Kukës vs Prizren
In October the holiday weather in Kukës and Prizren is about equally good (score 78 vs 80). During the day it is about as warm in Prizren as in Kukës. Prizren gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Kukës | Prizren |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 80 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7 |
| Best time | Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Kukës
When is the best time to visit Kukës?
The best time to visit Kukës is from March to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Kukës?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Kukës?
The wettest month is December with 99 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 32 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kukës get?
Kukës gets around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.8 hours a day; in December there are 2.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Kukës in?
Kukës is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Kukës?
A nonstop flight from London to Kukës takes about 2 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,890 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kukës?
Kukës has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 75, summer holidays 49, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 26.