Ulpiana
Ulpiana is an archaeological and historic site located in Gračanica, Kosovo. It is officially recognized as a cultural heritage monument of Kosovo and an archaeological site of exceptional importance.
Planning a visit
The site is open Monday through Friday from 09:30 to 15:30, and on Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00. The weather is most comfortable for visiting between June and September, when daily highs range from 22 °C to 28 °C and monthly rainfall is relatively low, typically occurring on about 9 to 13 days. Winter months bring freezing temperatures and snow, with January and February lows dropping to -4 °C and -3 °C respectively.
Ulpiana is located 8 km from the capital, Pristina, and 12 km from the Priština Adem Jashari International Airport. Visitors can combine a trip to the site with nearby locations, including the Gračanica Monastery, which is 0.9 km away, the Cathedral of Saint Mother Teresa at 7.5 km, or the Tomb of Murad I, located 13.9 km from the site.
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 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 10 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 43 | 46 | 49 | 63 | 57 | 62 | 57 | 47 | 58 | 59 | 71 | 61 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
