Kosovo Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Pristina, Prizren, Peja, Ferizaj, and Gjakova
This month in numbers
Kosovo experienced its 3rd warmest June on record, with an average temperature of 21.72°C, a significant +4.4°C anomaly compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. This places Kosovo as the 10th warmest country globally for the month's anomaly. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June on record for land temperatures.
What changed
The April–June 2026 period saw an average temperature of 15.21°C, an anomaly of +1.6°C. This ranks as the 12th warmest such period in 86 years of records for Kosovo. The country's long-term trend shows a warming of +1.72°C against the 1961–1990 baseline, with 2025 being the warmest year on record at 12.35°C.
What’s driving change?
Kosovo, along with much of the Balkans, was significantly impacted by a severe heat dome that swept across Europe in June, leading to exceptionally high temperatures. Temperatures in Kosovo peaked around 38°C, with some forecasts suggesting up to 40°C in neighbouring areas. This heatwave was described as the most severe ever recorded in Europe, with scientists stating it would have been "virtually impossible" in June without climate change. The intense heat also raised concerns about wildfires across the region. Earlier in the year, in January 2026, Kosovo experienced widespread flooding due to prolonged and intense rainfall, leading to power outages and disruptions to water supply in several municipalities.
Looking ahead
Seasonal forecasts suggest that temperatures are likely to remain above average in the coming months, with a potential for further heat surges in early July.
Generated by Gemini from climate data and web sources
At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Kosovo
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Kosovo – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Kosovo
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm / cold seasonsHow spring and autumn have shifted in Kosovo. Spring is defined as the date monthly temperatures first rise above the long-term annual mean (9.3°C, from 1940–1969); autumn is the date they fall back below it. Temperature swings 22.7°C peak-to-peak across the year - a classic four-seasons rhythm.
Baseline vs recent monthly temperature climatology. Biggest warming: Feb (+3.9°C). The warmest month has shifted from Aug to Jul.
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Kosovo
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Kosovo changing?
Kosovo is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Kosovo come from?
Climate data for Kosovo comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Kosovo climate data cover?
The Kosovo climate profile covers Pristina, Prizren, Peja, Ferizaj and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Kosovo
How often is the Kosovo climate update refreshed?
The Kosovo climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.