Albania · SummerMonth summary
Albania weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
20°C – 32°C
🌧 Rainy days
15% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Albania in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.6h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Albania in August: 32°C and 12.6h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Albania in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Hike early morning to avoid the heat — temperatures reach 32°C by 11am In the height of summer, Albania sees high temperatures (32°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 3°C | 12°C | 39% | 6.0 | 8.0h | 4.6/10 |
| ⛅ February | 5°C | 14°C | 34% | 3.6 | 9.2h | 5.9/10 |
| ⛅ March | 6°C | 16°C | 39% | 4.8 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 9°C | 19°C | 37% | 3.9 | 11.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 23°C | 45% | 4.1 | 12.9h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 18°C | 28°C | 22% | 2.1 | 13.6h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ July | 20°C | 32°C | 13% | 1.1 | 13.7h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ August | 20°C | 32°C | 15% | 1.0 | 12.6h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 17°C | 27°C | 28% | 3.5 | 11.0h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 13°C | 22°C | 27% | 4.1 | 9.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 9°C | 17°C | 40% | 7.1 | 8.2h | 6.7/10 |
| ⛅ December | 5°C | 13°C | 35% | 4.5 | 7.8h | 5.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Albania averages 32°C, 15% rainy days and 12.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10.
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Comparison
August vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Albania in August
Is August a good time to visit Albania?
August is an excellent time to visit Albania (score 8.2/10). With 32°C, 12.6h of sunshine and 15% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Albania in August?
Temperatures reach 32°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 12.6h/day.
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