Weather in Saranda in February

How February compares

February is the 11th warmest month of the year in Saranda and ranks 100th of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Albania it is 1st of 2 (Albania in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Saranda is 4.7°C warmer by day and 2.8°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in February

The typical February day in Saranda peaks at 12.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 16.2°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 4.8°C; one night in ten drops to 1.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 23.1°C (2016-02-17) and the coldest night -5.3°C (2006-02-08).

Rain in February

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 12 days with 1 mm or more, 158 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2010 with 357 mm, the driest 2019 with 23 mm. Humidity averages 76%.

Sea temperature in February

The sea averages 14.4°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 13.7°C to 15.1°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (25.4°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.5 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:34 and sets about 17:14 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 55%.

Is February a good time to visit Saranda?

February is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Saranda on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Comfortable walking weather, but cold after dark

February is a month for a jacket rather than summer clothes. The warmest days can reach 16.2°C or more, which offers scope for a pleasant afternoon outdoors, but that is not the everyday expectation. At the colder end, nights can fall to 1.1°C or below, so pack a warm layer for evenings as well as something lighter for walking during the day. Plan your longer outdoor spells around the warmer part of the day rather than expecting comfortable temperatures after sunset. This suits travellers who prefer exploring in cool conditions; it is a poor fit if your main aim is to feel warm without a coat.

Leave room for rain in your plans

Rain is a meaningful catch: February has about 12 rainy days, so a tightly packed outdoor itinerary could become frustrating. Bring a waterproof jacket and shoes you are comfortable wearing on wet ground, and keep your plans flexible enough to make use of dry spells. There are about 4.7 hours of sunshine a day within 10.5 hours of daylight, so daylight should not be confused with guaranteed sun. The practical approach is to get outside when conditions are good and allow time indoors when they are not. If your holiday depends on spending most of each day outside, February is a less suitable choice.