Weather in Saranda in May

How May compares

May is the 5th warmest month of the year in Saranda and ranks 69th of 134 destinations we compare for May - see where else is hot in May. Within Albania it is 1st of 2 (Albania in May). Against London's average high of 16.6°C in May, Saranda is 6.3°C warmer by day and 5.8°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in May

The typical May day in Saranda peaks at 22.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 27.3°C or more. Roughly 1 in 4 days top 25°C and 1 in 100 pass 30°C. Nights average 14.1°C; one night in ten drops to 11.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest May day here reached 31.7°C (2006-05-24) and the coldest night 7.9°C (1991-05-09).

Rain in May

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 9 days with 1 mm or more, 68 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest May was 2019 with 147 mm, the driest 1997 with 14 mm. Humidity averages 76%.

Sea temperature in May

The sea averages 19.0°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 18.1°C to 19.9°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (25.4°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 14.2 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:25 and sets about 19:48 local time in mid-May. Average cloud cover is 44%.

Is May a good time to visit Saranda?

It is a reasonable choice: warm days but expect showers. The best months for Saranda on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Warm afternoons, cooler evenings

Saranda is noticeably warmer than London in May, with an average daytime high of 22.9°C compared with 16.6°C back home. That suits travellers who want to be outside without planning everything around intense heat. Light clothes should work well on typical afternoons, though sunshine can still make midday feel warm. The catch comes after sunset: an average low of 14.1°C makes a jumper or light jacket useful for sitting outdoors. The coldest 10% of nights fall to 11.1°C or below, so packing only summer clothes would leave you poorly prepared for the cooler end of May's weather range.

Plenty of sunshine, but allow for rain

May brings about 7.9 hours of sunshine within 14.2 hours of daylight, leaving plenty of scope for time outdoors. It is not a reliably dry month, though: about 9 days have measurable rain. Treat that as a reason to keep plans adjustable rather than assuming every afternoon belongs on a sunlounger. A light waterproof is more useful than relying on warm temperatures to make wet weather irrelevant. The long daylight window gives you room to shift outdoor plans when conditions improve, but sunshine averages are not a promise of clear skies throughout your stay. This suits a flexible holiday better than a beach-only break.

The sea is the main compromise

At 19°C on average, the sea is bracing rather than comfortably warm. Its May range of 18°C to 20°C means even a warmer year does not turn it into an easy choice for anyone who dislikes cool water. If swimming is an optional extra, the balance is reasonable: warm air for sitting by the water, with a dip if you feel like it. If long, relaxed swims are the point of the trip, May is harder to recommend. Bring something warm to put on afterwards, and judge the water separately from the afternoon air temperature rather than expecting them to feel alike.