The month in detail
What to expect in December
In December, Albania sees 13°C during the day with 4.8h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
December ranks 11 out of 12 months in Albania. Compared to November: −4°C daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
3°
Daylight
9.0h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 26
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Albania is June (8.8/10), 4.6 pts higher than December.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Albania
🗣️LanguageAlbanian
💶CurrencyLek albanais (L)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+0.96°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 12°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 43%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location
Where is Albania ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
AlbaniaTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.8 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
41.33°N · 19.82°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Albania?
June is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 18.0°C lows, 8.9h of sunshine and 23.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Albania get in June?
Albania averages 8.9 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Albania?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Albania in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Albania good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Albania scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.4/10.
When should you avoid Albania?
January is the most difficult month to visit Albania, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Albania in December?
The average UV index reaches 2 in December in Albania (low), with about 9.0h of daylight. No protection needed.