January
OK 4.1/1012°C / 2°C · 13 rain days · 6.9 h sun
In central Albania, January brings highs around 12°C and lows near 2°C, with rain on about 13 days.
When to go · Albania
Best time to visit Albania
Weather by month for central Albania, the best months to go and how Albania's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
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Best months
Apr, Oct, Nov
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 18°C to 24°C · 8–11 rain days
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Shoulder season
Feb, Mar, May, Jun, Sep
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 15°C to 30°C · 9–13 rain days
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Tough season
Jul, Aug
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 33°C · 5 rain days
Weather by month
Albania 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 | 12°C / 2°C | 13 days (143 mm) | 6.9 h/day | 4.1/10 |
| February | 15°C / 3°C | 9 days (93 mm) | 8.1 h/day | 6.4/10 |
| March | 17°C / 5°C | 12 days (123 mm) | 9.3 h/day | 6.9/10 |
| Best month: April | 21°C / 8°C | 11 days (99 mm) | 10.6 h/day | 7.8/10 |
| May | 25°C / 13°C | 13 days (102 mm) | 11.7 h/day | 7.4/10 |
| June | 30°C / 17°C | 9 days (62 mm) | 13.3 h/day | 6.4/10 |
| July | 33°C / 20°C | 5 days (30 mm) | 13.8 h/day | 3.9/10 |
| August | 33°C / 20°C | 5 days (27 mm) | 12.8 h/day | 3.9/10 |
| September | 28°C / 16°C | 9 days (90 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 7.2/10 |
| Best month: October | 24°C / 12°C | 8 days (93 mm) | 9.5 h/day | 8.4/10 |
| Best month: November | 18°C / 8°C | 11 days (169 mm) | 7.1 h/day | 7.6/10 |
| December | 14°C / 4°C | 10 days (128 mm) | 7.2 h/day | 5.7/10 |
Figures for central Albania; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
Albania in each month
February
Good 6.4/1015°C / 3°C · 9 rain days · 8.1 h sun
In central Albania, February brings highs around 15°C and lows near 3°C, with rain on about 9 days.
March
Good 6.9/1017°C / 5°C · 12 rain days · 9.3 h sun
In central Albania, March brings highs around 17°C and lows near 5°C, with rain on about 12 days.
April
Best time 7.8/1021°C / 8°C · 11 rain days · 10.6 h sun
In central Albania, April brings highs around 21°C and lows near 8°C, with rain on about 11 days. One of the best months to visit Albania.
May
Good 7.4/1025°C / 13°C · 13 rain days · 11.7 h sun
In central Albania, May brings highs around 25°C and lows near 13°C, with rain on about 13 days.
June
Good 6.4/1030°C / 17°C · 9 rain days · 13.3 h sun
In central Albania, June brings highs around 30°C and lows near 17°C, with rain on about 9 days.
July
Tough weather 3.9/1033°C / 20°C · 5 rain days · 13.8 h sun
In central Albania, July brings highs around 33°C and lows near 20°C, with rain on about 5 days. One of the weaker months for weather.
August
Tough weather 3.9/1033°C / 20°C · 5 rain days · 12.8 h sun
In central Albania, August brings highs around 33°C and lows near 20°C, with rain on about 5 days. One of the weaker months for weather.
September
Good 7.2/1028°C / 16°C · 9 rain days · 10.7 h sun
In central Albania, September brings highs around 28°C and lows near 16°C, with rain on about 9 days.
October
Best time 8.4/1024°C / 12°C · 8 rain days · 9.5 h sun
In central Albania, October brings highs around 24°C and lows near 12°C, with rain on about 8 days. One of the best months to visit Albania.
November
Best time 7.6/1018°C / 8°C · 11 rain days · 7.1 h sun
In central Albania, November brings highs around 18°C and lows near 8°C, with rain on about 11 days. One of the best months to visit Albania.
December
OK 5.7/1014°C / 4°C · 10 rain days · 7.2 h sun
In central Albania, December brings highs around 14°C and lows near 4°C, with rain on about 10 days.
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FAQ
When to go to Albania
Is Albania good in May?
Yes, May is a good month to visit Albania, though not quite the best. In central Albania highs average 25°C, with rain on about 13 days. Our score for May is 7.4/10. The best months are April, October and November.
Is Albania good in July?
July is one of the weaker months for weather in Albania. In central Albania highs average 33°C, with rain on about 5 days. Our score for July is 3.9/10. The best months are April, October and November.
Is Albania good in August?
August is one of the weaker months for weather in Albania. In central Albania highs average 33°C, with rain on about 5 days. Our score for August is 3.9/10. The best months are April, October and November.
Is Albania good in October?
Yes. October is one of the best months to visit Albania. In central Albania highs average 24°C, with rain on about 8 days. Our score for October is 8.4/10.