Albania, AlbaniaQuick decision
When to visit Albania?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
18°C–28°C in June
🌧 Least rain
22% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (39%)
📅 Best score
9.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Albanian RivieraJune–September — Ksamil, Dhermi and Himara, turquoise waters.
UNESCO HeritageApril–May or October — Berat, Gjirokastra and Butrint.
HikingMay–October — Albanian Alps, Valbona and Theth.
GastronomyYear-round — byrek, tavë kosi and Ottoman-Mediterranean cuisine.
Monthly climate data
Albania weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | 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
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 19°C, 40% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 31°C, 17% rainy days, 13.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 22°C, 32% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 13°C, 36% rainy days, 8.3h sunshine/day. Score: 5.2/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 22% rainy days and 28°C.
January is the wettest month with 39% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.2/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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