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Kótaj
Our Lady of Hungary Co-Cathedral, Nyíregyháza
Our Lady of Hungary Co-Cathedral, Nyíregyháza
Kopasz Hill, Tokaj
Kopasz Hill, Tokaj
Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, Hungary

Kótaj

Kótaj is a village in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, Hungary. It has a population of about 4,469 (2026). The climate is classified as hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now10°C
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
Population4,469
Local time19:02
48.05° N, 21.72° EElevation 94 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code4482
The year in Kótajweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68October
October: high / low16° / 7°
Rain this month40mm
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct

Best: Apr · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Kótaj at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in August

Coolest month-3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJune

69 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

28 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 11 km

Weather in Kótaj

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
10°C

Clear · wind 6 km/h · humidity 88%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct17°6°
Thu29 Oct16°7°
Fri30 Oct14°9°
Sat31 Oct13°5°
Sun1 Nov13°5°
Mon2 Nov14°6°
Tue3 Nov11°5°
Wed4 Nov10°5°
Thu5 Nov10°2°
Fri6 Nov12°1°

When to go to Kótaj

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score263136756661546380682927
High2°5°11°18°23°26°28°28°23°16°9°3°
Low-3°-2°2°7°11°15°16°16°11°7°2°-2°
Rain (mm)283032476269695654404145
Wet days10999131414108999

What's on in Kótaj

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Kótaj

All monuments

More museums: Sóstói Múzeumfalu

Outdoors around Kótaj

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Napkori DombViewpoints
3.1 km
Tirpáj TrailsViewpoints
3.8 km
Nyíregyházi Állatpark (Sóstó ZOO)Zoos
4.9 km
Igrice CampingCamp sites
5.1 km

Nature around Kótaj

Nature in Hungary

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Hungary seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Kótaj

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Kótaj

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Kótaj from above

Postal code

4482

Getting to Kótaj

Debrecen International AirportDEB
63 km
Košice International AirportKSC
77 km
Satu Mare International AirportSUJ
95 km
SóstóhegyRailway station
4.6 km
KemecseRailway station
6.6 km
NyírtelekRailway station
9 km
Bodrogzug KompBodrogzug
25 km

Places near Kótaj

Places with a climate like Kótaj

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kótaj?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kótaj.
What is the hottest month in Kótaj?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Kótaj?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kótaj?
June is the wettest month with about 69 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Kótaj?
The postal code of Kótaj is 4482.