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Heatwaves in Kosovo

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In the forecast now

No temperatures above 37°C are forecast in Kosovo for the next 5 days.

Based on our forecast, not an official warning. No notice does not mean no risk.

Most days reaching 35°C

Vushtrri10days a year
Prizren9days a year
Gjakova9days a year
Mitrovica7days a year
Gjilan6days a year
Prishtina6days a year
Ferizaj5days a year
Podujeva4days a year
Peja2days a year

Average days a year, 1991–2020, from ERA5, which slightly understates station extremes.

In Kosovo Vushtrri has the most days reaching 35°C: about 10 a year, mostly from June to August. The highest temperature in 1991–2020 was 42°C in Vushtrri.

Warmest nights

Prizren12nights
Gjakova8nights
Vushtrri7nights
Mitrovica4nights
Prishtina3nights

Nights that stay above 20°C, average a year (1991–2020, ERA5).

Records 1991–2020

Vushtrri42°C
Prishtina42°C
Gjakova42°C
Mitrovica41°C
Prizren41°C

Each place's highest temperature in 1991–2020, from ERA5.

Staying safe in the heat

  • Drink water often, even if you are not thirsty.
  • Avoid the sun and exercise between 12:00 and 17:00.
  • Check on older people, children and anyone chronically ill.
  • Never leave children or pets in a parked car.
  • If you feel dizzy, get a headache or nausea, seek medical help (112).