Prizren
City in Kosovo
Prizren is a city in Kosovo with a population of 186,986 in 1996. Located 60 km from Pristina, it draws visitors to explore its historical sights including the Prizren Fortress and Sinan Pasha Mosque.
What to see
The city features several prominent historical and architectural sights. Visitors can see the UNESCO-listed Our Lady of Ljeviš, the prominent Sinan Pasha Mosque, and the elevated Prizren Fortress overlooking the area.
When to go
July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 28 °C and lows of 16 °C to 17 °C, along with 42 mm to 51 mm of rain. January is the coldest month with daily highs of 6 °C and lows of -3 °C, alongside 56 mm of rain. November is the wettest month with 90 mm of rain on about 11 days, while July and August have the fewest rainy days at about 7 each.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Priština Adem Jashari International Airport in Prishtina, Kosovo, located 45 km away from Prizren.
Top sights in Prizren
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 11 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 2 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 56 | 59 | 63 | 65 | 60 | 56 | 51 | 42 | 66 | 72 | 90 | 78 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Prizren (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour