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Mitrovica weather & best time to visit

City break

Mitrovica at a glance

Best time
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
Warmest month
Aug · 31°
Sunshine a year
2,140 h
Rain a year
645 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
509 m

Climate in Mitrovica

Mitrovica 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 2,140 hours of sunshine a year, Mitrovica is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Mitrovica

The best time to visit Mitrovica is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April, in June and from September to October. The wettest month is May with 68 mm of precipitation.

Mitrovica through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Mitrovica in spring

Mar – May

67

Good

  • 13–23 °C by day
  • 6.2 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Mitrovica in summer

Jun – Aug

70

Good

  • 28–31 °C by day
  • 9.0 h of sun a day
  • 28 rainy days in all

Mitrovica in autumn

Sep – Nov

69

Good

  • 13–25 °C by day
  • 5.1 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Mitrovica in winter

Dec – Feb

22

Poor

  • 6–9 °C by day
  • 3.1 h of sun a day
  • 27 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

Dec – Mar

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Mitrovica for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May, September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

79

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: April – June, September – October

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 11°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 19°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 13°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 11°

06:4817:56

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 06:31–07:27 · evening 17:18–18:13
Blue hour
Morning 06:20–06:31 · evening 18:13–18:24

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 Mitrovica 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 16° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high22°16°
Night-time low10°5°
Daylight11.8 h10.4 h

What is the weather like in Mitrovica in October?

In October, Mitrovica is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mitrovica.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 8 min06:48 – 17:56
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
54 %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 %37 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %71 %

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
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Mitrovica

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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September has the better holiday weather in Mitrovica: score 84 against 79. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.

October vs September, Mitrovica
MonthOctoberSeptember
Holiday weather score7984better
Daytime high19°25°
Night-time low8°12°
Sunshine5.2 h6.7 hbetter
Rainy days88
Rainfall54 mm50 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Mitrovica month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

19January6° · 3.0 h

In January, Mitrovica is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 49 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mitrovica.

Mitrovica in January
30February9° · 3.8 h

In February, Mitrovica is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 41 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mitrovica.

Mitrovica in February
50March13° · 5.2 h

In March, Mitrovica is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Mitrovica.

Mitrovica in March
75April18° · 6.3 h

In April, Mitrovica is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Mitrovica.

Mitrovica in April
76May23° · 7.2 h

In May, Mitrovica is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Mitrovica.

Mitrovica in May
76June28° · 8.7 h

In June, Mitrovica is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Mitrovica.

Mitrovica in June
66July31° · 9.1 h

In July, Mitrovica is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Mitrovica.

Mitrovica in July
67August31° · 9.1 h

In August, Mitrovica is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Mitrovica.

Mitrovica in August
84September25° · 6.7 h

In September, Mitrovica is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Mitrovica.

Mitrovica in September
79October19° · 5.2 h

In October, Mitrovica is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mitrovica.

Mitrovica in October
45November13° · 3.5 h

In November, Mitrovica is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 61 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Mitrovica.

Mitrovica in November
18December7° · 2.5 h

In December, Mitrovica is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mitrovica.

Mitrovica in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Mitrovica

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 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in July (17°). 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.

OctoberDay 19°Night 8°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan196°−2°3.0 h949
FebruaryFeb309°−1°3.8 h841
MarchMar5013°2°5.2 h1156
AprilApr7518°6°6.3 h1265
MayMay7623°11°7.2 h1368
JuneJun7628°15°8.7 h1258
JulyJul6631°17°9.1 h949
AugustAug6731°16°9.1 h736
SeptemberSep8425°12°6.7 h850
OctoberOct7919°8°5.2 h854
NovemberNov4513°3°3.5 h961
DecemberDec187°−1°2.5 h1059

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
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Mitrovica

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,140 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.1 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.5 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.2 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 47 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Mitrovica, 47 % 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
Rain

Rain in Mitrovica: 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.

Per year
645 mm on 114 days
Wettest month
May · 68 mm
Driest month
Aug · 36 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 54 mm

In October, Mitrovica has about 8 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Mitrovica

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 85 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 & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Mitrovica

How breezy and how cloudy Mitrovica 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.

Year average
10 km/h · light breeze or less
Windiest month
Mar · 13 km/h
Calmest month
Dec · 9 km/h
OctoberWind 9 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Mitrovica typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
53 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 33 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 65 %
OctoberCloud cover 54 %Sunshine 5.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Mitrovica: variable cloud, with about 5.2 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 & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Mitrovica

How often the day gets hot in Mitrovica (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
53 days
Hottest month
Aug · 31 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 19 °C

In October, Mitrovica 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
Snow

Snow in Mitrovica

Snow is possible in Mitrovica, 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 days a year
20 days
Fresh snow a year
79 cm
Snow possible
Nov – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 1Fresh snow 2 cmChance of snow 8 / 100

In October, Mitrovica has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 2 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 Mitrovica

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Mitrovica 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.

Mitrovica has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    68

    Good

    • 17 °C by day
    • 6.0 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    76

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • 7.5 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    67

    Good

    • 31 °C by day
    • 9.1 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    79

    GoodBest holidays

    • 19 °C by day
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    19

    Poor

    • 7 °C by day
    • 2.8 h of sun a day
    • 9 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
1,860 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.

Good to know: Kosovo

Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
Albanian, Serbian
Sockets
Type F · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Emergency number
112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Mitrovica vs Vushtrri

In October the holiday weather in Mitrovica and Vushtrri is about equally good (score 79 vs 81). During the day it is about as warm in Vushtrri as in Mitrovica.

Mitrovica vs Vushtrri, in October
in OctoberMitrovicaVushtrri
Holiday weather score7981
Daytime high19°19°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days87
Best timeApr – Jun, Sep – OctApr – Jul, Sep – Oct

Through the year

OctoberMitrovica 19°Vushtrri 19°
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In October, Mitrovica ranks 7 of 12 destinations in this country.

  1. Rahovec20°82
  2. 2Vushtrri19°81
  3. 3Klina20°81
  4. 4Suva Reka20°81
  5. 5Gjakova20°81
  6. 6Prizren20°81
  7. 7MitrovicaThis page19°79
  8. 8Ferizaj19°79
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Frequently asked questions about Mitrovica

When is the best time to visit Mitrovica?

The best time to visit Mitrovica is from April 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 Mitrovica?

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 Mitrovica?

The wettest month is May with 68 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 36 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Mitrovica get?

Mitrovica gets around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.1 hours a day; in December there are 2.5 hours a day.

What time zone is Mitrovica in?

Mitrovica is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Mitrovica?

A nonstop flight from London to Mitrovica takes about 2 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,860 km.

Which school holidays are best for Mitrovica?

Mitrovica has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 68, May half-term 76, summer holidays 67, October half-term 79, Christmas holidays 19.