Weather in Saranda in October

How October compares

October is the 6th warmest month of the year in Saranda and ranks 88th of 134 destinations we compare for October - see where else is hot in October. Within Albania it is 1st of 2 (Albania in October). Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Saranda is 7.2°C warmer by day and 5.8°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in October

The typical October day in Saranda peaks at 21.8°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 25.0°C or more. Roughly 1 in 10 days top 25°C and 1 in 333 pass 30°C. Nights average 14.2°C; one night in ten drops to 10.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 30.9°C (2020-10-05) and the coldest night 5.7°C (1996-10-27).

Rain in October

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 10 days with 1 mm or more, 164 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest October was 2003 with 446 mm, the driest 1995 with 7 mm. Humidity averages 77%.

Sea temperature in October

The sea averages 22.3°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.6°C to 23.1°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (25.4°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.9 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:50 and sets about 18:01 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 46%.

Is October a good time to visit Saranda?

October is not the strongest month here: warm 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.

Warm afternoons, cooler evenings

Daytime weather is warm rather than hot, making October better suited to being outdoors comfortably than chasing strong heat. Only 10% of days reach 25°C, so do not build your plans around hot afternoons. Light clothing should work during warmer spells, but average night lows of 14.2°C make a jumper or light jacket useful for evenings outside. The coldest 10% of nights fall to 10.4°C or below, so trousers and an extra layer deserve space in your bag. Midday is a sensible time to enjoy the warmth, with less reason to avoid it than during a hotter month.

The sea is still suitable for swimming

The sea is a stronger reason to choose October than the prospect of hot weather. At an average of 22.3°C, it remains suitable for swimming, although your own tolerance for cooler water matters. The year-to-year range of 22°C to 23°C suggests that this is not just a feature of unusually warm years. Bring swimwear, but also something dry and warm to put on afterwards: the water temperature does not guarantee warm conditions when you get out. Keep swimming plans flexible and favour the warmer, sunnier spells rather than assuming every day will suit a long stay beside the sea.

Rain is the main compromise

October is wet, so flexibility matters more than a tightly planned outdoor itinerary. About 10 rainy days means waterproof clothing is a practical part of your packing, not just a precaution you can confidently leave behind. There is still useful sunshine, averaging 5.9 hours within 10.9 hours of daylight, but that average is not a promise of a sunny spell every afternoon. Use brighter weather for the things you most want to do outside, and leave room to rearrange plans when rain arrives. This month suits travellers who can accept interruptions better than those whose holiday depends on uninterrupted beach weather.