Gjakova, Kosovo
Deçan
Deçan is a town in Gjakova, Kosovo, 612 m above sea level. It has a population of about 50,500. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now5°C
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
Population50,500
Local time05:45
42.54° N, 20.29° EElevation 612 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
October: high / low18° / 7°
Rain this month114mm
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
Best: Apr · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Deçan at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:06 · 16:4010 h 34 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 17:03Next holiday25 DecemberCatholic Christmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitApr · Sep–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in August
Coolest month-3°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMay
77 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
61 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Deçan
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
5°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 73%
Today27 Oct12°3°
Wed28 Oct14°4°
Thu29 Oct13°8°
Fri30 Oct13°8°
Sat31 Oct14°8°
Sun1 Nov13°8°
Mon2 Nov13°5°
Tue3 Nov12°5°
Wed4 Nov11°4°4.4 mm
When to go to Deçan
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 21 | 23 | 42 | 66 | 66 | 58 | 53 | 56 | 74 | 74 | 37 | 22 |
| High | 6° | 9° | 14° | 18° | 23° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 24° | 18° | 12° | 6° |
| Low | -3° | -2° | 1° | 5° | 10° | 13° | 15° | 15° | 11° | 7° | 2° | -2° |
| Rain (mm) | 102 | 103 | 100 | 99 | 77 | 73 | 75 | 61 | 103 | 114 | 158 | 136 |
| Wet days | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
What's on in Deçan
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Deçan
Outdoors around Deçan
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
SgjukajViewpoints
0.4 kmJunik CampingCamp sites
0.5 kmLong ValleyCamp sites
0.5 kmFish FarmAquariums
3.6 kmShtëpiza Bjeshkatare "RRASA E ZOGUT"Mountain huts
4.7 kmPamje nga Maja e StrellcitViewpoints
4.7 kmNature around Deçan
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Kosovo seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Deçan
Earthquakes around Deçan
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195065magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record132within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.9Stari Bar 6 km →1979 · 102 km
6.7Dolgaš 5 km ↙1967 · 130 km
6.4Ishëm 7 km ↙2019 · 130 km
6.2Budva 8 km ↙1979 · 130 km
Towns and villages around Deçan
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Carrabregu i Poshtëm1.4 kmCarrabregu i Epërm1.5 kmLluka e Eperme1.7 kmLetovačište1.7 kmLloqan1.8 kmHulaj2.1 kmIsniq2.3 kmBeleg2.5 kmLëbushë2.6 kmPobergje2.6 kmDranoc2.8 kmLëbushë e Vogël3.2 kmSlup3.5 kmPapraqan3.8 kmVoksh3.8 kmLluka e Poshtme4 kmStrellc i Epërm4.3 kmKodralija4.3 kmDrenovačke Šume4.3 kmPrilep4.4 kmLumbardh4.9 kmPapiq4.9 kmStrellc i Ulët5.1 kmPozhar5.2 kmIrzniq5.4 kmDubovik5.5 kmPrekolluk5.5 kmPrapaqani i Ri5.6 kmDodiq5.9 kmBandera6 kmRastavica6.1 kmBari6.1 kmBaksa6.3 kmRatish e Eperme7 kmBagashi7 kmGllogjan7.1 kmBelleja7.5 kmBabaloç7.8 kmDubrava8 kmRatish i Ultë8.7 kmShaptej8.8 kmShavar8.9 kmGramaqel8.9 kmDashinoc9 kmJasiq9.9 kmBitesh i Eperm10 kmMali Vranovac11 kmMaznik13 km
Deçan from above
Around Deçan29 places to see, do and reach nearby
Qeli KullaNature2.6 kmNational park Bjeshkët e NemunaNature17 kmLumbardhi PejësNature23 kmGashi RiverNature24 kmDečanska BistricaNature21 kmGjeravica LakeNature13 kmGjeravicaMountain12 kmMali i HekuraveMountain31 kmMaja e KollatësMountain32 kmZla KolataMountain33 kmMarijashMountain17 kmKolata e MirëMountain32 kmKulla e Zymer HimësMonument0.7 kmBajrakli MosqueMonument13 kmBazaar of PejaMonument13 kmChurch of Saint JeremijeMonument12 kmKullat e MazrekajveMonument3.1 kmPeja train stationMonument13 kmPehlivanit MosqueMonument14 kmHaxhi Zeka Mill MuseumMonument14 kmPejëStation13 kmBudisalcStation22 kmSeperantStation15 kmPejaPlace13 kmGjakovaPlace21 kmStrellc i EpërmPlace4.3 kmStrellc i UlëtPlace5.1 kmIsniqPlace2.3 kmPrilepPlace4.4 km
Getting to Deçan
Priština Adem Jashari International AirportPRN
61 kmPodgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci AirbaseTGD
87 kmSkopje International AirportSKP
128 kmPejëRailway station
13 kmBudisalcRailway station
22 kmSeperantRailway station
15 kmPlaces near Deçan
Places with a climate like Deçan
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
19° / 7°Apr · Sep–Oct
94% alikeZenica
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19° / 7°Apr · Sep–Oct
93% alikeSofia
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18° / 7°Apr · Sep–Oct
94% alikeČačak
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18° / 7°Apr · Sep–Oct
95% alikeVišegrad
Bosnia and Herzegovina
19° / 7°Apr · Sep–Oct
95% alikeDonji Matejevac
Serbia
19° / 7°Apr · Sep–Oct
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Deçan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Deçan.
What is the hottest month in Deçan?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Deçan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Deçan?
May is the wettest month with about 77 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.