Albania · WinterMonth summary
Albania weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
3°C – 12°C
🌧 Rainy days
39% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Albania in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is a difficult time for Albania. June (9.2/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Albania in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Tourist low season — museums and monuments without queues In January, Albania sees 12°C during the day with 8.0h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| 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 January, Albania averages 12°C, 39% rainy days and 8.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.6/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +16°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -17%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Albania in January
Is January a good time to visit Albania?
January is not recommended for Albania (score 4.6/10). With 39% rainy days and 8.0h of sunshine, consider June (9.2/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Albania in January?
It's cool with 12°C daytime and 3°C at night. 8.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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