#1Warm
Saranda
- Day
- 21.8°C
- Sea
- 22.3°C
- Sun
- 5.9h
- Rain days
- 10
Your October weather guide
Weather in Albania in October
October is a good month for Albania if you prefer mild days to strong heat and can keep your plans flexible around rain. Average daytime temperatures reach 22°C, falling to 13°C at night, with 10 rainy days across the month. Saranda is the better fit for time by the sea, while Tirana suits travellers who are less focused on swimming. The catch is that this is not a month to count on dry weather throughout your stay.
Long-term climate averages, not a forecast · 1991-2020
- Average daytime high
- 21.6°Cacross 2 destinations
- Average night-time low
- 13.3°Cafter dark
- Sea temperature
- 21.9°Cbracing
- Rainy days
- 10days1 mm or more
Albania, month by month
Turn up the warmth
Warmest places in Albania in October
Ranked by average daytime high. The full comparison is in the table below.
#2Warm
Tirana
- Day
- 21.3°C
- Sea
- 21.4°C
- Sun
- 6.0h
- Rain days
- 10
Albania destinations ranked for October
All 2 places we track in Albania, ordered by daytime high.
October climate overview
Daytime highs across Albania in October run from 21.3°C (Tirana) to 21.8°C (Saranda). Even in Saranda only 10% of days reach 25°C. Nights average 13.3°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Tirana fall to 8°C or below.
Rainfall in October
Expect around 10 rainy days (1 mm or more) in October, with Tirana the driest (10 days) and Saranda the wettest (10 days). The wettest October at Saranda between 1991 and 2020 was 2003 with 446 mm; the driest was 1995 with 7 mm.
Sea temperature
The sea averages 21.9°C around Albania in October - warmest at Saranda (22.3°C). That is bracing: fine for a dip, cool for long swims.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 10.9 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).
October against the rest of the year in Albania
October is the 6th warmest month of the twelve in Albania. It is 4.3°C cooler than September and 4.9°C cooler in November. The hottest month here is August (31°C) and the coolest January (11°C).
Which part of Albania in October?
- Most sunshine: Tirana, 6.0 h a day.
- Driest: Tirana, about 10 rainy days.
- Warmest sea: Saranda, 22°C.
- Hottest: Saranda, 22°C by day.
- Coolest (better for walking and cities): Tirana, 21°C.
What to pack for Albania in October
Based on the averages: light layers - warm in the sun, cooler in the shade; a light jumper for evenings (13°C at night); a rain jacket - roughly 10 wet days; swimwear if you do not mind a bracing 22°C sea.
Similar weather elsewhere in October
Within 1.5°C of Albania's October daytime average: Athens (23°C, sea 23°C), Bodrum (23°C, sea 22°C), Majorca (23°C, sea 23°C), Algarve (23°C, sea 20°C), Kos (22°C, sea 23°C). See the full ranking for October.
Saranda for the sea, Tirana for milder days
Choose Saranda if swimming is an important part of your trip. Its average sea temperature of 22°C makes a dip a reasonable prospect, though comfort will depend on your tolerance for cooler water. Daytime temperatures also average 22°C, with nights at 14°C. Tirana is slightly cooler at 21°C by day and 12°C at night, so the temperature difference is too small to decide your whole itinerary around. Both average 10 rainy days, meaning Saranda's warmer conditions do not come with a clear advantage for avoiding rain. The practical choice is sea access versus days that do not depend on beach weather.
Pack for mild afternoons, cooler evenings and rain
Light clothes are useful during the warmer part of the day, but pack a jumper and a waterproof layer rather than treating October as summer. With average sunshine of 6 hours a day, there is scope for outdoor plans, although that figure does not promise a clear sky each afternoon. Keep weather-dependent activities flexible and have an indoor alternative ready. Evenings call for more coverage, particularly in Tirana, where nights average 12°C. Compared with London's October daytime average of 15°C, Albania should feel noticeably milder during the day, but the cooler nights and chance of rain still matter when packing.
A little more detail
Albania in October FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Where is the hottest place in Albania in October?
Saranda is the warmest of the 2 places we track in Albania in October with an average high of 21.8°C; Tirana is the coolest at 21.3°C.
Is the sea warm in Albania in October?
The sea averages 22°C or more at Saranda (22°C) in October.
Is October warm enough for swimming in Albania?
Swimming is a reasonable option in Saranda, where the sea averages 22°C in October. That may suit you if you enjoy cooler water, but it is not a promise of comfortable beach weather every day. Leave swimming plans flexible around rain.
Does Albania still get hot in October?
Strong heat is not the usual expectation. Saranda, the warmer option, averages 22°C by day, with 10% of days above 25°C. October therefore suits travellers who prefer being outdoors in mild conditions rather than planning a trip around hot afternoons.
How much rain should I expect?
Albania averages 10 rainy days in October, and both Saranda and Tirana have the same figure. Neither has an advantage on this measure. Bring a waterproof layer and avoid making every day's plans dependent on staying dry outdoors.
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