Climate - Kosice (Slovakia)

The climate of Košice, a city of eastern Slovakia, is moderately continental, characterized by cold winters, with temperatures often below freezing (0 °C or 32 °F), and warm summers.
The city is located in eastern Slovakia, 200 meters (650 feet) above sea level, 18 km (11 mi) north of the border with Hungary, and 70 km (43 mi) west of the border with Ukraine.
Winter is cold and gray. Snowfalls are frequent, but generally not abundant.
Sometimes, cold waves can occur, during which the temperatures can drop to -15 °C (5 °F) or below. The coldest record is -27 °C (-16.6 °F) and was set in January 1954.
In summer, the temperatures are pleasant and suitable for outdoor activities, although sometimes there can be rains and thunderstorms.
Every now and then (and more often in recent years due to global warming), there can be short hot periods, with maximum temperatures exceeding 30 °C (86 °F). The highest record is 38 °C (100.4 °F) and was set in July 2007.

Best Time

The best time to visit Košice runs from mid-May to mid-September, since it is the warmest and sunniest period of the year. Sometimes, it can be hot in July and August, while in other circumstances, nights can be cool or even a little cold even in these months, so it can be useful to bring a sweatshirt or sweater and a light jacket for the evening.

Kosice - Climate data

In Kosice, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of -2.0 °C (28.4 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 20.6 °C (69.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Kosice, precipitation amounts to 610 millimeters (24 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 25 mm (1 in) in the driest months (January, February, March) to 95 mm (3.7 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
In Kosice, there are on average around 1945 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Kosice - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Kosice is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -2.0 °C (28 °F), with a minimum of -4.7 °C (23.5 °F) and a maximum of 0.7 °C (33.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -13.5 °C (8 °F). However, it dropped to -20.6 °C (-5.1 °F) in January 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 7.5 °C (45 °F). However, it reached 13.1 °C (55.6 °F) in January 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 22% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In February, the weather in Kosice is usually very cold. The average temperature is of 0.0 °C (32 °F), with a minimum of -3.5 °C (25.7 °F) and a maximum of 3.5 °C (38.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -11 °C (12.5 °F). However, it dropped to -19 °C (-2.2 °F) in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, it reached 16.1 °C (61 °F) in February 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In March, the weather in Kosice is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.8 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of 0 °C (32 °F) and a maximum of 9.6 °C (49.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7 °C (19.5 °F). However, it dropped to -15.4 °C (4.3 °F) in March 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, it reached 23.2 °C (73.8 °F) in March 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 5 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 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In April, the weather in Kosice is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.6 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 5 °C (41 °F) and a maximum of 16.2 °C (61.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7.2 °C (19 °F) in April 1996.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 28.7 °C (83.7 °F) in April 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In May, the weather in Kosice is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.1 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 9.4 °C (49 °F) and a maximum of 20.8 °C (69.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in May 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, it reached 31.7 °C (89.1 °F) in May 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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In June, the weather in Kosice is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.8 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 13.2 °C (55.7 °F) and a maximum of 24.5 °C (76.1 °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 °C (39.2 °F) in June 2020.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, it reached 34.3 °C (93.7 °F) in June 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 5 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 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In July, the weather in Kosice is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.6 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 14.8 °C (58.7 °F) and a maximum of 26.3 °C (79.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °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 33 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Kosice is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.6 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 14.6 °C (58.3 °F) and a maximum of 26.5 °C (79.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.9 °C (42.6 °F) in August 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 36.1 °C (97 °F) in August 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In September, the weather in Kosice is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.4 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 10 °C (50.1 °F) and a maximum of 20.8 °C (69.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it dropped to 0.3 °C (32.5 °F) in September 1995.
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 34.1 °C (93.4 °F) in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In October, the weather in Kosice is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.9 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 5.3 °C (41.5 °F) and a maximum of 14.5 °C (58.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (27 °F). However, it dropped to -7.5 °C (18.5 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 26.7 °C (80.1 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In November, the weather in Kosice is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.5 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 1.2 °C (34.2 °F) and a maximum of 7.8 °C (46 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6.5 °C (20.5 °F). However, it dropped to -12.2 °C (10 °F) in November 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C (59.5 °F). However, it reached 22.1 °C (71.8 °F) in November 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In December, the weather in Kosice is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -0.8 °C (30 °F), with a minimum of -3.2 °C (26.2 °F) and a maximum of 1.6 °C (34.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -11.5 °C (11.5 °F). However, it dropped to -19.2 °C (-2.6 °F) in December 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 8 °C (46.5 °F). However, it reached 12.4 °C (54.3 °F) in December 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 20 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 16% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).