Weather by month for Tirana, the best months to go and how Albania's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jun, Sep, Oct
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 22°C to 28°C · 7–9 rain days
Apr, May, Jul, Aug
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 19°C to 32°C · 4–14 rain days
Jan, Dec
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 11°C to 13°C · 10–12 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C / 2°C | 12 days (176 mm) | 6.8 h/day | 2.8/10 |
| February | 14°C / 4°C | 10 days (112 mm) | 8.1 h/day | 4.4/10 |
| March | 16°C / 6°C | 12 days (144 mm) | 9.2 h/day | 4.7/10 |
| April | 19°C / 9°C | 11 days (116 mm) | 10.6 h/day | 6.1/10 |
| May | 23°C / 13°C | 14 days (120 mm) | 11.7 h/day | 6.5/10 |
| Best month: June | 28°C / 18°C | 7 days (69 mm) | 13.4 h/day | 7.9/10 |
| July | 32°C / 21°C | 4 days (31 mm) | 13.8 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| August | 32°C / 21°C | 6 days (30 mm) | 12.9 h/day | 6.8/10 |
| Best month: September | 27°C / 17°C | 9 days (111 mm) | 10.6 h/day | 8.1/10 |
| Best month: October | 22°C / 13°C | 9 days (121 mm) | 9.4 h/day | 7.8/10 |
| November | 17°C / 9°C | 11 days (192 mm) | 7.1 h/day | 5.7/10 |
| December | 13°C / 5°C | 10 days (137 mm) | 7.0 h/day | 3.9/10 |
Figures for Tirana; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
11°C / 2°C · 12 rain days · 6.8 h sun
January is cold and wet in Tirana, with a high of 11°C and 12.3 rain days bringing 176mm. Sun hours are low at 6.8 a day. The score sits at 2.8, a rating of avoid, making this one of the toughest months to visit. New Year's Day falls on the 1st and 2nd.
14°C / 4°C · 10 rain days · 8.1 h sun
February warms slightly to a high of 13.6°C, with rain easing to 9.7 days and 112mm. Sun hours rise to 8.1. The verdict is ok, with a score of 4.4, so conditions are improving but still patchy.
16°C / 6°C · 12 rain days · 9.2 h sun
March brings a high of 15.6°C and 9.2 hours of sun, though rain picks back up to 12 days and 144mm. The score is 4.7, an ok month as winter loosens its grip. Summer Day on the 16th and Nowruz on the 23rd fall this month.
19°C / 9°C · 11 rain days · 10.6 h sun
April sees temperatures climb to a high of 19.1°C with 10.6 hours of sun, while rain days drop to 10.8 for 116mm. The score reaches 6.1, rated good, a sign of spring settling in. Easter Sunday and Monday fall on the 5th-6th and again the 12th-13th this year.
23°C / 13°C · 14 rain days · 11.7 h sun
May highs reach 23°C with 11.7 hours of sun, though rain days tick up to 13.7 for 120mm of rainfall. The score is 6.5, good, as warmth builds before summer. May Day falls on the 1st.
28°C / 18°C · 7 rain days · 13.4 h sun
June is the best-rated month, scoring 7.9, with highs of 28°C and only 7.4 rain days bringing 69mm. Sun hours hit 13.4, giving long, dry days ideal for travel.
32°C / 21°C · 4 rain days · 13.8 h sun
July is hot and dry, with a high of 31.8°C, just 4.1 rain days, and only 31mm of rain. Sun hours peak at 13.8. The score is 7, good, but the heat is intense and worth planning around.
32°C / 21°C · 6 rain days · 12.9 h sun
August stays hot at a high of 32°C, with rain days at 5.5 and 30mm of rainfall. Sun hours sit at 12.9. The score is 6.8, good, though the summer heat continues to dominate.
27°C / 17°C · 9 rain days · 10.6 h sun
September is the top-scoring month at 8.1, rated best, with a high of 26.9°C and sun hours of 10.6. Rain days rise to 8.6 for 111mm as the heat eases. Mother Teresa Day is marked on the 7th.
22°C / 13°C · 9 rain days · 9.4 h sun
October scores 7.8, rated best, with a high of 22.3°C and 9.4 hours of sun. Rain days are 8.7, bringing 121mm, as autumn settles in comfortably.
17°C / 9°C · 11 rain days · 7.1 h sun
November cools to a high of 17.4°C, with rain days rising to 11 and 192mm of rainfall, the wettest total of the year. Sun hours drop to 7.1. The score is 5.7, ok. Independence Day and Liberation Day both fall on the 30th.
13°C / 5°C · 10 rain days · 7.0 h sun
December is cold and rainy, with a high of just 13°C, 10.2 rain days, and 137mm of rainfall. Sun hours fall to 7. The score is 3.9, rated avoid, making this a tough month weather-wise. Youth Day on the 8th and Christmas Day on the 25th fall in this month.
By trip type
City sightseeing
October, April, September and May suit city trips. Tirana's highs range from 19°C in April to 27°C in September, warm enough to walk all day without the 32°C heat of midsummer. May is the wettest of the four, with about 14 rain days.
Beach
July and August are the best beach months. Tirana sees highs of 32°C and only 4 to 6 rain days. June and September are a little cooler at 28°C and 27°C, with 7 to 9 rain days.
Hiking & nature
October and April are best for hiking. Tirana highs of 22°C and 19°C keep long climbs comfortable, and nights drop to 13°C and 9°C. Expect about 9 rain days in October and 11 in April, so pack a rain layer.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan), New Year's Day (2 Jan)
Public holidays: Summer Day (16 Mar), Nowruz (23 Mar)
Public holidays: Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), Easter Sunday (12 Apr), Easter Monday (13 Apr)
Public holidays: May Day (1 May)
Public holidays: Mother Teresa Day (7 Sep)
Public holidays: Independence Day (30 Nov), Liberation Day (30 Nov)
Public holidays: Youth Day (8 Dec), Christmas Day (25 Dec)
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FAQ
September is the best month in our data, with the highest score of 8.1 out of 10. In Tirana, days reach about 27°C and nights about 17°C. There are around 9 rain days and 10.6 hours of sun a day. June (7.9) and October (7.8) come next. June is warmer and drier, and October is cooler at about 22°C.
Yes, August is a good month, with a score of 6.8, but expect strong heat. It is the hottest month in Tirana, with highs of 32°C and nights around 21°C. It is also one of the driest months, with only 30 mm of rain over about 5.5 days and nearly 13 hours of sun a day.
January is cold and wet. It has the lowest score of the year, 2.8. In Tirana, highs are about 11°C and lows about 2°C. Rain falls on roughly 12 days and totals 176 mm. There are about 6.8 hours of sun a day. Travellers who go now find grey, damp conditions for city visits.
Yes, May is a good month, with a score of 6.5. Days in Tirana are warm at about 23°C, nights are about 13°C, and there are 11.7 hours of sun a day. The downside is showers. May has the most rain days of the year, about 14, although its 120 mm total is lower than in the winter months.
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