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Istog in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, possible snow on mountain trails).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
5°C (41°F) / −2°C (28°F)
average high / low
Rain days
10
Crowds
Low
Kosovo overall
Prices
Low
Kosovo overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Istog

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, possible snow on mountain trails).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • IstogHighs around 5 °C (41 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 10 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Kosovo overall
Low
Prices · Kosovo overall
Low

Kosovo overall: Cold, smoggy Pristina; skiing at Brezovica.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Istog, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)

    May: 21 °C (70 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)

    May: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 10

    May: 6 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    May: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    May: 0

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, possible snow on mountain trails).

May: Inside Istog's best window: May–Oct.

Istog: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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