Albania Weather and Climate

Geographical location

The Republic of Albania lies in the east of the Balkan Peninsula. According to COUNTRYAAH, the north of the country borders on Montenegro and Kosovo. To the south of Albania is Greece and to the east the country borders on Macedonia.

Albania has an area of ​​28,747 square kilometers and around 2.8 million inhabitants. The capital of the Balkan state is Tirana. The Albanian coast is around 73 kilometers from Italy and only two kilometers from the Greek island of Corfu.

Albania is characterized by mountain landscapes and plateaus. The Albanian Alps can be found in the north of the republic. At 2,764 meters, the Korab is the highest mountain in the state, and the Drin is the longest river in Albania at around 282 kilometers. The Albanian Lek has been the official currency since 1925.

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Climate in Albania

Albania has a Mediterranean climate with very fluctuating temperatures. In the winter months from November to March, temperatures drop to less than 15 ° C, and at night even to 5 ° C. The amount of precipitation is highest in the winter months, it falls between 80 and 150 millimeters of rain.

In the summer months from June to September and also in the autumn month of October, the amount of precipitation is significantly lower. The temperatures rise in July to up to 32 ° C, the water temperature is in July and in August with 26 degrees absolutely suitable for bathing. In the winter months, however, the water temperature drops to a fresh 15 to 16 degrees Celsius.

When to go to Albania

The best time to travel to Albania are June, July, August, September and October. Here the air temperature, the water temperature and the low amount of precipitation create wonderful conditions for every vacationer. Nothing stands in the way of an active holiday in the hinterland as well as a great beach holiday on the coast in Albania. In the winter months Albania is not suitable for a beach holiday, but with appropriate clothing, the beautiful landscapes and cities can be visited all year round.

Optimal travel time for the regions

In the following overview you can see the best travel time depending on the region (Albania).

Place	Best travel time
Tirana	May, June, July, August and September
Durrës	June, July, August, September and October

Temperatures, precipitation, sunshine in Tirana (Albania)

	Jan	Feb	March	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Daytime temperature	12 ° C	13 ° C	16 ° C	19 ° C	24 ° C	28 ° C	31 ° C	31 ° C	27 ° C	22 ° C	17 ° C	13 ° C
Night temperature	2 ° C	3 ° C	5 ° C	8 ° C	12 ° C	16 ° C	17 ° C	17 ° C	14 ° C	10 ° C	6 ° C	3 ° C
Precipitation in mm	143	132	115	104	103	68	42	46	78	114	172	148
Rainy days	11	9	10	10	9	5	3	3	5	9	12	12
Hours of sunshine	4	4	5	7	8	10	11	11	9	7	4	3
Sunrise	7:05	6:35	5:55	6:00	5:20	5:05	5:20	5:50	6:20	6:50	6:30	7:00
Sunset	16:35	17:15	17:45	19:20	19:50	20:15	20:15	19:40	18:50	18:00	16:20	16:15

Temperatures

The annual average temperature in Tirana is 15.1 ° C. For comparison: Munich reaches an average of 8.6 ° C, in Berlin it is 9.6 ° C. The warmest month is July (24 ° C), coldest month of January with mean values of 6.7 ° C.

Precipitation

The annual precipitation is 1265 mm on 98 days with precipitation. For comparison: In Munich, 967 mm, in Berlin 570 mm, precipitation is measured annually. There is no rainy season, i.e. months with more than 175 mm of precipitation. In the months of January, February, March and December snowfall is possible.

Sunshine

As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 11.4 hours of sunshine per day. On average over the year the sun shines 6.9 hours per day. For comparison: In Munich and Berlin, the sun shines an average of 4.7 hours per day throughout the year.

Cities nearby

The following major towns are nearby and have a similar climate: Durrës.

Highlights and attractions

In addition to the capital Tirana, the ancient port city of Durres is the second largest city in Albania and very popular for a beach holiday. Albania is characterized by untouched and unique landscapes. Such a varied nature is rarely found in Europe. Flora and fauna are impressive and imposing.

The emerging tourism country has a lot of different nature parks to offer. The Albanian Riviera offers ideal conditions for the perfect beach vacation during the best travel time. Berat is a Balkan-Ottoman old town and castle that has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the capital Tirana there are many impressive museums, varied shopping opportunities and a great nightlife.