, with very cold winters, during which the temperature is normally below freezing, and cool to mild summers.
The ski resort is located in southern Serbia, at 1,700 meters (5,600 feet), within the national park of the same name, and a short distance from Pancic's peak, 2,017 meters (6,617 ft) high.
In winter, during cold spells, the temperature can drop to -20 °C (-4 °F) or even below. The record is -25 °C (-13 °F), recorded in January 2017.
Summer is mild, with some cold periods but also some quite warm periods. Rains and thunderstorms are quite frequent. Generally the temperature reaches 26/27 °C (79/81 °F) on the hottest days, although in July 2007 it reached 30 °C (86 °F).
The best time to visit Kopaonik is the summer, and in particular, the months of July and August, because they are the mildest, although there can be afternoon thunderstorms. Also, since it can get cold at night, it's better to bring a jacket and a sweater even in this period.
Late winter and early spring (February-March) are recommended for a ski holiday, since the days are longer than in December and January.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-4.1 °C, with a minimum of
-7.4 °C and a maximum of
-0.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-17 °C. However, it dropped to
-24.8 °C in January 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
8 °C. However, it reached
12.7 °C in January 2001.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
February is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-4.1 °C, with a minimum of
-7.4 °C and a maximum of
-0.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-16 °C. However, it dropped to
-24.2 °C in February 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
7.5 °C. However, it reached
12.6 °C in February 1993.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 31% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
March is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-1.6 °C, with a minimum of
-5 °C and a maximum of
1.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-14 °C. However, it dropped to
-23.4 °C in March 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
10.5 °C. However, it reached
16.8 °C in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
April is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
2.7 °C, with a minimum of
-0.8 °C and a maximum of
6.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-8 °C. However, it dropped to
-15.2 °C in April 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
14.5 °C. However, it reached
19.5 °C in April 2013.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
May is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
7.6 °C, with a minimum of
3.7 °C and a maximum of
11.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2 °C. However, it dropped to
-5.3 °C in May 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
18.5 °C. However, it reached
23.7 °C in May 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
June is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.3 °C, with a minimum of
7.1 °C and a maximum of
15.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.2 °C in June 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C. However, it reached
25.6 °C in June 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
July is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.3 °C, with a minimum of
8.9 °C and a maximum of
17.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
0.1 °C in July 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24 °C. However, it reached
30 °C in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.8 °C, with a minimum of
9.3 °C and a maximum of
18.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.9 °C in August 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24.5 °C. However, it reached
29.2 °C in August 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
September is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9.3 °C, with a minimum of
5.5 °C and a maximum of
13.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1 °C. However, it dropped to
-4.2 °C in September 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20 °C. However, it reached
26.5 °C in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
October is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5.6 °C, with a minimum of
1.9 °C and a maximum of
9.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-12.5 °C in October 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
17.5 °C. However, it reached
22.4 °C in October 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
November is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
1.3 °C, with a minimum of
-2 °C and a maximum of
4.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-11 °C. However, it dropped to
-15.6 °C in November 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
13.5 °C. However, it reached
21.4 °C in November 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
December is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-3 °C, with a minimum of
-6.2 °C and a maximum of
0.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-15.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-20.4 °C in December 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
8 °C. However, it reached
12.9 °C in December 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 0 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 31% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.