Weather in Albania in November

November climate overview

Daytime highs across Albania in November run from 16.4°C (Tirana) to 16.9°C (Saranda). Even in Saranda only 0% of days reach 25°C. Nights average 9.1°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Tirana fall to 4°C or below.

Rainfall in November

Expect around 12 rainy days (1 mm or more) in November, with Tirana the driest (11 days) and Saranda the wettest (13 days). The wettest November at Saranda between 1991 and 2020 was 2010 with 542 mm; the driest was 2020 with 17 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 19.4°C around Albania in November - warmest at Saranda (19.9°C). That is bracing: fine for a dip, cool for long swims.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 9.8 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

November against the rest of the year in Albania

November is the 8th warmest month of the twelve in Albania. It is 4.9°C cooler than October and 4.4°C cooler in December. The hottest month here is August (31°C) and the coolest January (11°C).

Which part of Albania in November?

• Most sunshine: Tirana, 4.4 h a day.
• Driest: Tirana, about 11 rainy days.
• Warmest sea: Saranda, 20°C.
• Hottest: Saranda, 17°C by day.
• Coolest (better for walking and cities): Tirana, 16°C.

What to pack for Albania in November

Based on the averages: proper layers and a jacket - daytime highs average only 17°C; a warm layer for evenings, when it drops to around 9°C; a rain jacket - roughly 12 wet days; swimwear if you do not mind a bracing 19°C sea.

Similar weather elsewhere in November

Within 1.5°C of Albania's November daytime average: Malaga (18°C, sea 17°C), Majorca (18°C, sea 19°C), Marbella (18°C, sea 17°C), Naxos (18°C, sea 19°C), Mykonos (18°C, sea 19°C). See the full ranking for November.

Saranda or Tirana: which suits your trip?

Choose Saranda if keeping evenings milder matters most. Its daytime average of 17°C is only slightly above Tirana's 16°C, so the difference is unlikely to transform your daytime plans. After dark, Saranda averages 10°C against Tirana's 8°C, making an extra layer useful in either place. The trade-off is rain: Saranda has 13 rainy days compared with 11 in Tirana. Neither is a dependable dry-weather choice. Saranda suits travellers who favour milder air and the option of a cool sea swim; Tirana suits those happy with cooler evenings and a slightly lower frequency of rainy days. Choose for your preferred conditions, not an expectation of summer warmth.

Plan for mild afternoons, rain and cool evenings

Treat November as a month for adaptable outdoor plans. With average sunshine of 4.3 hours, make use of brighter spells rather than building each day around prolonged sunshine. A waterproof jacket, shoes that cope with wet ground and layers you can remove during milder afternoons are sensible choices. Keep a warmer layer ready for evenings, when the country average falls to 9°C. The average sea temperature of 19°C makes swimming a matter of personal tolerance rather than an obvious focus for the trip. There is little reason to plan around strong heat at midday; the more useful priority is finding a comfortable, dry spell for time outside.