Country guide
Albania weather by month
Albania is best for beach holidays from June to September, while May and October offer a more comfortable balance for city breaks. Average daytime temperatures rise from 27°C in June to 31°C in August, and September still has a sea temperature of 24°C. The catch is timing: midsummer brings hot afternoons, while the milder months have more rainy days. Saranda is slightly warmer than Tirana overall, but the difference is small.
- Hottest month
- 30.7°CAugust
- Coolest month
- 11.2°CJanuary
- Warmest sea
- 25.3°CAugust
- Destinations tracked
- 2warmest: Saranda
Albania, month by month
A little perspective
Albania through the year
Country figures are the mean of the 2 destinations listed below; individual resorts can differ by several degrees.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.2°C | 3.4°C | 14.9°C | 4.4 | 134 | 11 | 0% |
| February | 12.3°C | 3.9°C | 14.1°C | 4.9 | 133 | 11 | 0% |
| March | 15.1°C | 5.9°C | 14.3°C | 5.6 | 130 | 12 | 0% |
| April | 18.5°C | 9.1°C | 15.7°C | 6.3 | 104 | 12 | 3% |
| May | 22.8°C | 13.4°C | 19.0°C | 7.9 | 79 | 10 | 27% |
| Junebest | 27.1°C | 17.5°C | 22.5°C | 10.7 | 42 | 6 | 74% |
| Julybest | 30.1°C | 20.2°C | 24.3°C | 12.4 | 26 | 4 | 96% |
| Augustbest | 30.7°C | 20.7°C | 25.3°C | 11.4 | 26 | 4 | 97% |
| September | 25.9°C | 17.2°C | 24.0°C | 7.9 | 109 | 9 | 61% |
| October | 21.6°C | 13.3°C | 21.9°C | 6.0 | 142 | 10 | 11% |
| November | 16.7°C | 9.1°C | 19.5°C | 4.3 | 195 | 12 | 1% |
| December | 12.2°C | 5.1°C | 16.8°C | 4.0 | 181 | 13 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
When to go to Albania
Daytime highs average 25°C or more in June, July, August, September. The sea reaches a swimmable 22°C from June to September. Winter (December to February) averages 12°C by day - cool, closer to a British spring. November is the wettest month (195 mm) and July the driest (26 mm).
Destinations in Albania
Each has a 12-month table; our most searched places have month-by-month detail pages.
Warmest place in Albania each month
| Month | Warmest destination | Day | Coolest destination | Day | Warmest sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Saranda | 12°C | Tirana | 11°C | Saranda 15°C |
| February | Saranda | 13°C | Tirana | 12°C | Saranda 14°C |
| March | Saranda | 15°C | Tirana | 15°C | Saranda 15°C |
| April | Saranda | 19°C | Tirana | 18°C | Saranda 16°C |
| May | Saranda | 23°C | Tirana | 23°C | Saranda 19°C |
| June | Saranda | 27°C | Tirana | 27°C | Tirana 23°C |
| July | Saranda | 30°C | Tirana | 30°C | Tirana 24°C |
| August | Saranda | 31°C | Tirana | 30°C | Saranda 25°C |
| September | Saranda | 26°C | Tirana | 26°C | Saranda 24°C |
| October | Saranda | 22°C | Tirana | 21°C | Saranda 22°C |
| November | Saranda | 17°C | Tirana | 16°C | Saranda 20°C |
| December | Saranda | 13°C | Tirana | 12°C | Saranda 17°C |
The shape of the year
Winter is mild by daytime standards rather than reliably warm: January averages 11°C during the day and 3°C at night, so bring a proper jacket rather than relying on light holiday clothes. Spring warms gradually, with April reaching 18°C, but rain remains a regular consideration. May feels more useful for outdoor plans, with warmer afternoons and cooler evenings. Summer brings the hottest weather and the fewest rainy days, making waterproofs less central to your packing. Autumn stays warm initially, then becomes less dependable for long days outside. By December, the average is 13 rainy days, so flexible plans make more sense than an entirely outdoor itinerary.
When to go for the beach
June to September gives the strongest balance of warm air and comfortable sea temperatures. June has a sea average of 22°C and fewer rainy days than May, making it a better choice if swimming matters more than simply sitting outside. July and August are the driest months, with 4 rainy days each, but plan shade breaks around midday rather than expecting comfortable conditions throughout the afternoon. September keeps much of the summer warmth in the water, although rain becomes more likely. October can still suit travellers happy to choose beach days around the weather: the sea averages 22°C, but showers are a more regular complication.
Saranda, Tirana and city-break timing
Saranda is warmer overall, but its annual daytime average of 20.6°C is close to Tirana's 20.1°C. That is not a strong reason on its own to choose between them; the month matters much more for how you pack and plan your days. For city time in Tirana, May and October are sensible starting points, with country-average daytime temperatures of 23°C and 22°C respectively. Those conditions are better suited to sustained walking than peak summer heat, though a rain layer is useful. April suits travellers content with cooler weather, while September offers warmer days without August's intensity. Keep a light layer for evenings outside midsummer.
A little more detail
Albania weather FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
When is the best time to visit Albania?
Weighing warmth, low rainfall and sunshine across 2 destinations, the best months for Albania are July, August, June. August is the hottest month (average high 30.7°C) and January the coolest (11.2°C).
How many months is Albania over 25°C?
4 months average a daytime high of 25°C or more across our Albania destinations.
Which is the hottest place in Albania?
Over the year, Saranda has the highest average daytime temperature of the 2 Albania destinations we track (20.6°C averaged across all months).
When is the sea warmest in Albania?
August has the warmest average sea temperature at 25°C. July and September both average 24°C, so September is a good alternative if warm water matters but you would prefer less daytime heat than in August.
Which months have the fewest rainy days?
July and August are the driest, each averaging 4 rainy days. June is also relatively dry, with 6. These months suit weather-dependent outdoor plans best, although the averages do not mean every day will be dry.
Is Albania warm enough for a winter holiday?
Winter suits a break with layers and flexible plans, not a summer-style beach holiday. Daytime averages range from 11°C in January to 12°C in December and February. Nights are chilly, and rain is a regular consideration.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at 2 destination points.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C