Weather in Albania in April

April climate overview

Daytime highs across Albania in April run from 18.4°C (Tirana) to 18.5°C (Saranda). Even in Saranda only 2% of days reach 25°C. Nights average 9.1°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Tirana fall to 5°C or below.

Rainfall in April

Expect around 12 rainy days (1 mm or more) in April, with Saranda the driest (11 days) and Tirana the wettest (13 days). The wettest April at Saranda between 1991 and 2020 was 2012 with 271 mm; the driest was 2018 with 17 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 15.7°C around Albania in April - warmest at Saranda (15.8°C). That is cold for swimming without a wetsuit.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 13.1 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

April against the rest of the year in Albania

April is the 7th warmest month of the twelve in Albania. It is 3.3°C warmer than March and 4.3°C warmer in May. The hottest month here is August (31°C) and the coolest January (11°C).

Which part of Albania in April?

• Most sunshine: Saranda, 6.3 h a day.
• Driest: Saranda, about 11 rainy days.
• Warmest sea: Saranda, 16°C.
• Hottest: Saranda, 19°C by day.
• Coolest (better for walking and cities): Tirana, 18°C.

What to pack for Albania in April

Based on the averages: light layers - warm in the sun, cooler in the shade; a warm layer for evenings, when it drops to around 9°C; a rain jacket - roughly 12 wet days.

Similar weather elsewhere in April

Within 1.5°C of Albania's April daytime average: Marmaris (20°C, sea 17°C), Alicante (20°C, sea 16°C), Lanzarote (20°C, sea 19°C), Ibiza (20°C, sea 16°C), Hammamet (20°C, sea 16°C). See the full ranking for April.

Saranda or Tirana: where should you stay?

Saranda is the better fit for a coastal stay in April, though not because its afternoons are hotter: both Saranda and Tirana average 18°C by day. The difference comes after sunset and in the chance of rain. Saranda averages 10°C at night and 11 rainy days, compared with 8°C and 13 rainy days in Tirana. That gives Saranda a modest weather advantage, not a guarantee of dry days. Choose it if you prefer slightly milder evenings by the sea. Tirana still suits time outdoors during the day, but take a warmer layer if you plan to stay out into the evening.

Expect mild afternoons, cool evenings and some rain

Think spring layers rather than a summer wardrobe. Albania averages 12 rainy days in April, so a waterproof jacket is more useful than relying on an umbrella alone when making outdoor plans. Average sunshine of 6.3 hours gives scope for time outside, but does not promise clear skies throughout the day. A light top may suit milder afternoons, with a jumper or jacket ready for cooler spells and evenings. Strong heat is not the usual catch: even in Saranda, the share of days above 25°C is just 2%. The bigger compromise is the cool sea, so favour walking and relaxed outdoor time over plans centred on swimming.