Climate - Vranje (Serbia)

The climate of Vranje is moderately continental, with cold winters and warm summers.
The city is located in southern Serbia, between Kosovo, northern Macedonia and Bulgaria, in a valley at an altitude of 500 meters (1,650 ft). Snow covers the ground for 40 days a year.
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 -25 °C (-13 °F), recorded in January 1985.
Summer is hot and sunny, although thunderstorms can sometimes break out in the afternoon. The temperature range is high, so it can be cool, or even a little cold, at night, while during the day it can be very hot. The highest record is 41.5 °C (106.5 °F), recorded in July 2007.

Best Time

In order to avoid both the winter cold and the summer heat, the best times to visit Vranje are spring and autumn, and in particular, the months of May, June and September: daytime temperatures are pleasant, although it's better to bring a sweater and a jacket for the evening. In July and August, the temperature is usually not too hot, however, there is the risk of some very hot days, which can happen, though more rarely, also in the second half of June and in the first half of September.

Vranje - Climate data

In Vranje, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 0.6 °C (33.1 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 22.3 °C (72.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Vranje, precipitation amounts to 605 millimeters (23.8 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 40 mm (1.6 in) in the driest months (January, February, August) to 65 mm (2.6 in) in the wettest one (May). Here is the average precipitation.
In Vranje, there are on average around 2155 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Vranje - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2018

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Vranje is usually cold. The average temperature is of 0.6 °C (33 °F), with a minimum of -3.3 °C (26 °F) and a maximum of 4.6 °C (40.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -13 °C (8 °F). However, it dropped to -21.8 °C (-7.2 °F) in January 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13 °C (55.5 °F). However, it reached 17.9 °C (64.2 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In February, the weather in Vranje is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.7 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of -2.1 °C (28.3 °F) and a maximum of 7.5 °C (45.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10.5 °C (13 °F). However, it dropped to -20 °C (-4 °F) in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). However, it reached 22.4 °C (72.3 °F) in February 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In March, the weather in Vranje is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 6.9 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 1.2 °C (34.2 °F) and a maximum of 12.5 °C (54.6 °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 -15.9 °C (3.4 °F) in March 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it reached 26.3 °C (79.3 °F) in March 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.

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In April, the weather in Vranje is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.4 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 5.2 °C (41.3 °F) and a maximum of 17.7 °C (63.8 °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 -6.6 °C (20.1 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, it reached 30.3 °C (86.5 °F) in April 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.

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In May, the weather in Vranje is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 16.2 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 9.6 °C (49.2 °F) and a maximum of 22.8 °C (73 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.3 °C (31.5 °F) in May 2011.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). However, it reached 33.3 °C (91.9 °F) in May 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.

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In June, the weather in Vranje is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.9 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 13 °C (55.4 °F) and a maximum of 26.8 °C (80.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45 °F). However, it dropped to 4.1 °C (39.4 °F) in June 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 37.9 °C (100.2 °F) in June 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.

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In July, the weather in Vranje is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.0 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 14.6 °C (58.4 °F) and a maximum of 29.4 °C (84.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.6 °C (42.1 °F) in July 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F). However, it reached 41.6 °C (106.9 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.

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In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Vranje 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 14.6 °C (58.3 °F) and a maximum of 29.9 °C (85.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6.4 °C (43.5 °F) in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F). However, it reached 39.6 °C (103.3 °F) in August 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.

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In September, the weather in Vranje is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 17.5 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 10.6 °C (51.1 °F) and a maximum of 24.4 °C (75.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in September 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 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 67%.

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In October, the weather in Vranje is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.5 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 6.4 °C (43.5 °F) and a maximum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28 °F). However, it dropped to -4.7 °C (23.5 °F) in October 1996.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, it reached 33.2 °C (91.8 °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 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In November, the weather in Vranje is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.0 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 2.1 °C (35.8 °F) and a maximum of 11.8 °C (53.3 °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 -11.8 °C (10.8 °F) in November 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 26.1 °C (79 °F) in November 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.

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In December, the weather in Vranje is usually cold. The average temperature is of 1.6 °C (35 °F), with a minimum of -2 °C (28.4 °F) and a maximum of 5.3 °C (41.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10.5 °C (12.5 °F). However, it dropped to -18 °C (-0.4 °F) in December 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it reached 18.7 °C (65.7 °F) in December 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 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 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 21% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.