#1Hot
Saranda
- Day
- 27.3°C
- Sea
- 22.3°C
- Sun
- 10.8h
- Rain days
- 5
Your June weather guide
Weather in Albania in June
June is a good month for Albania if you want warm days and sea swimming without relying on completely dry weather. Country averages reach 27°C by day, ease to 18°C at night and put the sea at 22°C. Saranda is the better fit for a seaside stay, while Tirana suits travellers who prefer a city base. The main catch is that rain remains possible, so leave some flexibility rather than planning every day around sunshine.
Long-term climate averages, not a forecast · 1991-2020
- Average daytime high
- 27.1°Cacross 2 destinations
- Average night-time low
- 17.5°Cafter dark
- Sea temperature
- 22.5°Cwarm enough to swim
- Rainy days
- 6days1 mm or more
Albania, month by month
Turn up the warmth
Warmest places in Albania in June
Ranked by average daytime high. The full comparison is in the table below.
#2Hot
Tirana
- Day
- 26.8°C
- Sea
- 22.7°C
- Sun
- 10.5h
- Rain days
- 7
Albania destinations ranked for June
All 2 places we track in Albania, ordered by daytime high.
June climate overview
Daytime highs across Albania in June run from 26.8°C (Tirana) to 27.3°C (Saranda). In Saranda about 76% of June days reach 25°C. Nights average 17.5°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Tirana fall to 14°C or below.
Rainfall in June
Expect around 6 rainy days (1 mm or more) in June, with Saranda the driest (5 days) and Tirana the wettest (7 days). The wettest June at Saranda between 1991 and 2020 was 2009 with 111 mm; the driest was 2000 with 4 mm.
Sea temperature
The sea averages 22.5°C around Albania in June - warmest at Tirana (22.7°C). That is comfortable for swimming.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 14.8 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).
June against the rest of the year in Albania
June is the 3rd warmest month of the twelve in Albania. It is 4.3°C warmer than May and 3.0°C warmer in July. The hottest month here is August (31°C) and the coolest January (11°C).
Which part of Albania in June?
- Most sunshine: Saranda, 10.8 h a day.
- Driest: Saranda, about 5 rainy days.
- Warmest sea: Tirana, 23°C.
- Hottest: Saranda, 27°C by day.
- Coolest (better for walking and cities): Tirana, 27°C.
What to pack for Albania in June
Based on the averages: summer clothes for the day; a light jumper for evenings (18°C at night); a light waterproof for the odd shower; swimwear - the sea is 23°C.
Similar weather elsewhere in June
Within 1.5°C of Albania's June daytime average: Sicily (29°C, sea 22°C), Bahamas (29°C, sea 28°C), Barbados (28°C, sea 28°C), Goa (28°C, sea 29°C), Madrid (28°C). See the full ranking for June.
Saranda or Tirana: choose by holiday style
There is little reason to choose between Saranda and Tirana on daytime temperature: both average 27°C in June. Saranda has the drier outlook, with 5 rainy days against Tirana's 7, making it the stronger choice if outdoor time is your priority. Its sea averages 22°C, suitable for swimming if you do not need especially warm water, though entry may feel fresh. Tirana's nights average 17°C, compared with 18°C in Saranda, so the evening difference is small. Choose Saranda for a stay centred on the sea; choose Tirana if swimming is less important than having a city base.
Plan for sunshine, midday warmth and occasional rain
June's average of 10.7 hours of sunshine gives you plenty of scope for time outdoors, but it also makes shade and sun protection sensible priorities. In Saranda, 76% of days exceed 25°C, so pack mainly light clothing and put more energetic plans earlier or later in the day if you dislike heat. The country averages 6 rainy days, which is enough to justify a light waterproof and a flexible schedule, not a reason to rule June out. Evenings are milder than afternoons rather than consistently hot; a light layer is useful if you tend to feel cool after sunset.
A little more detail
Albania in June FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Where is the hottest place in Albania in June?
Saranda is the warmest of the 2 places we track in Albania in June with an average high of 27.3°C; Tirana is the coolest at 26.8°C.
Is the sea warm in Albania in June?
The sea averages 22°C or more at Saranda (22°C), Tirana (23°C) in June.
Is Albania warmer than London in June?
Yes. Albania averages 27°C by day in June, compared with London's 20°C. That is a noticeable step up in warmth, so lighter daytime clothing and breaks in the shade are sensible, particularly if you are active outdoors.
Is the sea warm enough for swimming in June?
Albania's June sea average is 22°C, and Saranda also averages 22°C. That makes swimming a reasonable part of your plans, but comfort is personal: expect a fresh initial feel rather than water that feels especially warm.
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