Weather in Albania in February

February climate overview

Daytime highs across Albania in February run from 11.9°C (Tirana) to 12.6°C (Saranda). Days over 25°C are rare anywhere in Albania in February. Nights average 3.9°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Tirana fall to -2°C or below.

Rainfall in February

Expect around 11 rainy days (1 mm or more) in February, with Tirana the driest (11 days) and Saranda the wettest (12 days). The wettest February at Saranda between 1991 and 2020 was 2010 with 357 mm; the driest was 2019 with 23 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 14.1°C around Albania in February - warmest at Saranda (14.4°C). That is cold for swimming without a wetsuit.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 10.5 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

February against the rest of the year in Albania

February is the 10th warmest month of the twelve in Albania. It is 1.1°C warmer than January and 2.8°C warmer in March. The hottest month here is August (31°C) and the coolest January (11°C).

Which part of Albania in February?

• Most sunshine: Tirana, 5.0 h a day.
• Driest: Tirana, about 11 rainy days.
• Warmest sea: Saranda, 14°C.
• Hottest: Saranda, 13°C by day.
• Coolest (better for walking and cities): Tirana, 12°C.

What to pack for Albania in February

Based on the averages: proper layers and a jacket - daytime highs average only 12°C; a warm layer for evenings, when it drops to around 4°C; a rain jacket - roughly 11 wet days.

Similar weather elsewhere in February

Within 1.5°C of Albania's February daytime average: Bodrum (14°C, sea 16°C), Antalya (14°C, sea 17°C), Zante (14°C, sea 15°C), Kusadasi (14°C, sea 16°C), Kefalonia (13°C, sea 15°C). See the full ranking for February.

Saranda for milder evenings, Tirana for similar daytime weather

Saranda is the warmer choice, but the difference is modest: daytime temperatures average 13°C, compared with 12°C in Tirana. The evening gap is more useful when deciding what to pack, with Saranda averaging 5°C at night and Tirana 3°C. Neither calls for a light summer wardrobe, and a warm outer layer will matter after dark. Saranda also has 12 rainy days against Tirana's 11, so choosing the warmer destination does not mean avoiding wet weather. Pick Saranda if milder nights matter to you; for daytime comfort, there is little in these averages to make either destination a clear winner.

Plan around rain, not beach time

The catch in February is that mild daytime temperatures do not add up to summer conditions. Average sunshine of 4.8 hours leaves scope for pleasant outdoor spells, but it is not a promise of clear skies throughout your stay. Keep outdoor plans flexible and bring a waterproof jacket, shoes suitable for wet conditions and layers you can adjust as the day changes. The sea averages 14°C, which is cold for casual holiday swimming; a coastal stay makes more sense for time beside the water than in it. February suits travellers comfortable with cool days and indoor alternatives when rain arrives.