Climate - Leskovac (Serbia)

The climate of Leskovac is continental, with cold winters and hot summers.
The city is located in southern Serbia, at an altitude of 200 meters (650 ft), and is exposed, like the rest of the country, to both cold waves in winter and heat waves in summer.
Winter is cold and gray, with snowfalls and frosts, although there are also some quite mild periods. Sometimes fog can form.
During cold spells, which occur every year or so, the temperature drops to -15 °C (5 °F) or below. The coldest record is -28.5 °C (-19.5 °F), recorded in January 1963. From 2001 to 2020, the extreme minimum was -27.5 °C (-17.5 °F), recorded in February 2012.
Summer is hot and sunny, although nights are usually cool, moreover, thunderstorms can sometimes break out in the afternoon.
In the hottest periods, the temperature can reach or exceed 37 °C (98.5 °F). The record heat is 43.7 °C (110.7 °F), recorded in July 2007. It was an exceptional heat wave, however, the temperature also reached 42 °C (107.5 °F) in July 2000 and 40.5 °C (105 °F) in August 2012.

Best Time

The best times to visit Leskovac are spring and autumn, and in particular the months of May and September. In summer, the heat is sometimes bearable, while at other times, especially in July and August, it can be intense.

Leskovac - Climate data

In Leskovac, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 0.5 °C (32.9 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 22.4 °C (72.2 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Leskovac, precipitation amounts to 660 millimeters (26 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 45 mm (1.8 in) in the driest months (January, February, August) to 70 mm (2.8 in) in the wettest one (May). Here is the average precipitation.
In Leskovac, there are on average around 2025 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Leskovac - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Leskovac is usually cold. The average temperature is of 0.5 °C (33 °F), with a minimum of -3.6 °C (25.5 °F) and a maximum of 4.6 °C (40.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -14.5 °C (6 °F). However, it dropped to -25.2 °C (-13.4 °F) in January 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, it reached 20 °C (68 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 23% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In February, the weather in Leskovac is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.8 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of -2.1 °C (28.2 °F) and a maximum of 7.8 °C (46 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -11.5 °C (11.5 °F). However, it dropped to -24 °C (-11.2 °F) in February 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, it reached 24.8 °C (76.6 °F) in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In March, the weather in Leskovac is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.2 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 1.2 °C (34.2 °F) and a maximum of 13.2 °C (55.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6 °C (21 °F). However, it dropped to -17.3 °C (0.9 °F) in March 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 27 °C (80.6 °F) in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.

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In April, the weather in Leskovac is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 12.0 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 5.3 °C (41.5 °F) and a maximum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29 °F). However, it dropped to -6.1 °C (21 °F) in April 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 32.5 °C (90.5 °F) in April 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.

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In May, the weather in Leskovac is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 16.6 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 9.8 °C (49.6 °F) and a maximum of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F). However, it dropped to -0.4 °C (31.3 °F) in May 2011.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in May 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.

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In June, the weather in Leskovac is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 20.4 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 13.5 °C (56.3 °F) and a maximum of 27.4 °C (81.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (46 °F). However, it dropped to 4.8 °C (40.6 °F) in June 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 38.6 °C (101.5 °F) in June 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.

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In July, the weather in Leskovac is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.3 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 14.7 °C (58.5 °F) and a maximum of 29.9 °C (85.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.4 °C (41.7 °F) in July 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98 °F). However, it reached 43.7 °C (110.7 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.

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In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Leskovac is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.4 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 14.3 °C (57.7 °F) and a maximum of 30.4 °C (86.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.5 °C (41.9 °F) in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, it reached 41.3 °C (106.3 °F) in August 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.

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In September, the weather in Leskovac is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 17.7 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 10.4 °C (50.7 °F) and a maximum of 25 °C (77 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2.3 °C (27.9 °F) in September 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 37.4 °C (99.3 °F) in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In October, the weather in Leskovac is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 12.4 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 5.9 °C (42.6 °F) and a maximum of 19 °C (66.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F) in October 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in October 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 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 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In November, the weather in Leskovac is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.1 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 1.9 °C (35.4 °F) and a maximum of 12.3 °C (54.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5.5 °C (21.5 °F). However, it dropped to -12 °C (10.4 °F) in November 2008.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (72 °F). However, it reached 28.6 °C (83.5 °F) in November 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In December, the weather in Leskovac is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2 °C (36 °F), with a minimum of -1.6 °C (29.1 °F) and a maximum of 5.6 °C (42.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -11.5 °C (11.5 °F). However, it dropped to -20.8 °C (-5.4 °F) in December 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C (59.5 °F). However, it reached 21.4 °C (70.5 °F) in December 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 18% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.