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Pristina in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Pristina in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Pristina in December 2024

OK Weather
Cool
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Cloudy
Pristina in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +5°C and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 7 rainy days with an average precipitation of 43 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Pristina;

Average weather

☀️
+5°C
Avg. max. temperature
-18°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
43 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Pristina has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Pristina in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Pristina for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in December is +9°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +19°C during the day and a minimum of -3°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +10°C.

Is Pristina warm or cold in December?

Pristina is typically cool in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +11°C to +5°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +3°C to -1°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Pristina, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Pristina in December

Pristina weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+11°C+5°C+4°C
Min. temperature
-14°C-18°C-22°C
Max. temperature
+24°C+19°C+17°C
Rainfall
57 mm43 mm28 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
79%81%80%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
533
Cloudy days
131415
Rainy days
975
Snowy days
368

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +11°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +5°C. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 57 mm to 43 mm. Humidity rises from 79% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in November to 3 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Pristina in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Pristina is gradually decreasing during December, going from 4 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Pristina based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 39%, leading to total precipitation of around 134 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 75 mm, which is considered heavy rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Pristina wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 76 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 21% chance of precipitation and 26 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Pristina based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 0%, for a monthly total of around 8 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Pristina.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Pristina?

This is the weather in Pristina in December 2023:
1 December
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+17°C
2 December
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+19°C
3 December
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+12°C
4 December
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+2°C
5 December
☁️
+5°C
6 December
🌧️
+7°C
7 December
🌧️
+5°C
8 December
☁️
+3°C
9 December
☁️
+3°C
10 December
🌫️
+4°C
11 December
🌫️
+7°C
12 December
☁️
+11°C
13 December
☁️
+11°C
14 December
🌧️
+9°C
15 December
🌧️
+5°C
16 December
☁️
+2°C
17 December
☀️
+4°C
18 December
☀️
+7°C
19 December
☀️
+9°C
20 December
☀️
+8°C
21 December
☀️
+8°C
22 December
🌧️
+7°C
23 December
☀️
+12°C
24 December
☀️
+14°C
25 December
☀️
+15°C
26 December
☀️
+13°C
27 December
☀️
+13°C
28 December
☀️
+12°C
29 December
☀️
+10°C
30 December
☁️
+10°C
31 December
☁️
+10°C
In December 2023 Pristina had 13 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +19°C and a minimum of +2°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Pristina climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Pristina in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+15°C) and the highest in 2012 (+18°C). The driest year was 1990 with only 319 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 2117 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Pristina in December:

Is December a good time to visit Pristina?

It’s always a good time to visit Pristina, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Pristina in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Pristina rainy in December?

Pristina is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Pristina in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Pristina in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Pristina

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Pristina, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.