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When to go · Climate guide
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Albania's national averages run from 8 °C in January to 29 °C in August, with rainfall between 38 mm in July and 218 mm in November and 4.1–9.6 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are June, July and August. Its 12 regions span 15–22 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Tirana
- Region
- Europe
- TZ
- Europe/Tirane
- Area
- 28,373 km²
Best months to visit
When Albania shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.6 | 0.0 | -8.2 | 12.6 |
| February | 10.5 | 1.9 | -4.7 | 15.7 |
| March | 12.8 | 3.8 | -1.6 | 18.9 |
| April | 16.6 | 6.8 | 1.3 | 23.1 |
| May | 20.2 | 10.7 | 7.2 | 25.9 |
| June | 25.9 | 15.3 | 11.5 | 31.4 |
| July | 28.9 | 17.4 | 14.3 | 33.1 |
| August | 29.0 | 17.5 | 14.4 | 33.7 |
| September | 24.2 | 13.9 | 8.8 | 28.9 |
| October | 19.4 | 9.4 | 5.0 | 23.8 |
| November | 14.0 | 6.0 | 0.1 | 19.5 |
| December | 9.6 | 2.2 | -3.8 | 13.4 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 167 |
| February | 109 |
| March | 137 |
| April | 103 |
| May | 117 |
| June | 67 |
| July | 38 |
| August | 47 |
| September | 90 |
| October | 115 |
| November | 218 |
| December | 147 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 4.6 |
| February | 5.7 |
| March | 6.7 |
| April | 7.8 |
| May | 7.5 |
| June | 8.9 |
| July | 9.6 |
| August | 8.7 |
| September | 7.3 |
| October | 6.3 |
| November | 4.3 |
| December | 4.1 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.3 | 4.3 | 11.4 |
| February | 7.3 | 4.5 | 12.0 |
| March | 7.2 | 4.5 | 11.1 |
| April | 6.5 | 4.4 | 9.9 |
| May | 6.0 | 4.3 | 8.6 |
| June | 5.6 | 4.1 | 8.4 |
| July | 5.9 | 4.5 | 8.4 |
| August | 5.9 | 4.5 | 8.0 |
| September | 6.1 | 4.4 | 9.3 |
| October | 6.2 | 4.2 | 10.0 |
| November | 7.1 | 4.1 | 11.2 |
| December | 7.0 | 4.1 | 11.1 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Albania
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Albania, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedThe Albanian Riviera
Limited July–August · at its best June, September
Sources: lonelyplanet.com, findingalexx.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
Safety · 5 governments
What the governments say about Albania
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 5 governments · Advisory last changed
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Month by month
A year in Albania, in order
- JanJanuary7.6°C · 167 mm · 4.6 hr/day
Around 8 °C with 166 mm of rain and 4.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 8 °C with 166 mm of rain and 4.6 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary10.5°C · 109 mm · 5.7 hr/day
Around 11 °C with 109 mm of rain and 5.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 11 °C with 109 mm of rain and 5.7 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch12.8°C · 137 mm · 6.7 hr/day
Around 13 °C with 137 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 13 °C with 137 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril16.6°C · 103 mm · 7.8 hr/day
Around 17 °C with 103 mm of rain and 7.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 17 °C with 103 mm of rain and 7.8 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay20.2°C · 117 mm · 7.5 hr/day
Around 20 °C with 117 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 20 °C with 117 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune25.9°C · 67 mm · 8.9 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 67 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 67 mm of rain and 8.9 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly28.9°C · 38 mm · 9.6 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 38 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 38 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust29.0°C · 47 mm · 8.7 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 47 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 47 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember24.2°C · 90 mm · 7.3 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 90 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 90 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober19.4°C · 115 mm · 6.3 hr/day
Around 19 °C with 115 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 19 °C with 115 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember14.0°C · 218 mm · 4.3 hr/day
Around 14 °C with 218 mm of rain and 4.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 14 °C with 218 mm of rain and 4.3 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember9.6°C · 147 mm · 4.1 hr/day
Around 10 °C with 147 mm of rain and 4.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 10 °C with 147 mm of rain and 4.1 hours of sun a day.
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