Peja
City in Kosovo
Peja is a city in Kosovo with a population of 82,661 in 2024. Located 72 km from Pristina, it draws visitors with cultural and natural sights including Visoki Dečani and Rugova.
What to see
The city features UNESCO cultural heritage sites such as Visoki Dečani and the Patriarchate of Peć. For nature and outdoor destinations, visitors can explore Rugova and Hajla.
When to go
July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 26 °C and lows of 15 °C. January is the coldest month with daily highs of 5 °C and lows of -4 °C. November sees the highest rainfall with 148 mm on about 13 days, while August has the lowest rainfall with 61 mm on about 9 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Priština Adem Jashari International Airport, located 62 km away in Prishtina, Kosovo.
Top sights in Peja
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is November, with about 148 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 94 | 96 | 91 | 98 | 79 | 76 | 76 | 61 | 102 | 108 | 148 | 127 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Peja (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
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