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Gračanica monastery

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Gračanica monastery

Serbia
Best timeMar–Nov
Set inSerbia
In season~70°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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30–86°F
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Oct. Go in Mar–Jun for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 64%
WarmestJul · 86°F
WettestJun
Best windowMar–Nov
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Gračanica Monastery is a Serbian Orthodox monastery located in Kosovo. It was built by the Serbian king Stefan Milutin in 1321. The monastery was declared a Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance in 1990 and in 2006 it was placed on UNESCO's World Heritage List under the name of Medieval Monuments in Kosovo as an extension of the Visoki Dečani site, which was overall placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger.

Best time to visit

Aim for Mar–Nov, the 9 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Stone Bridge in Skopje
43 mi away
Studenica monastery
70 mi away
Mes Bridge
89 mi away
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
109 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gračanica monastery?

The best time to visit Gračanica monastery is March–November, in Serbia.

Where is Gračanica monastery?

Gračanica monastery is in Serbia.

What is Gračanica monastery known for?

The Gračanica Monastery is a Serbian Orthodox monastery located in Kosovo. It was built by the Serbian king Stefan Milutin in 1321. The monastery was declared a Monument of Culture of Exceptional Importance in 1990 and in 2006 it was placed on UNESCO's World Heritage List under the name of Medieval Monuments in Kosovo as an extension of the Visoki Dečani site, which was overall placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger.

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