Weather in Albania in September

September climate overview

Daytime highs across Albania in September run from 25.6°C (Tirana) to 26.1°C (Saranda). In Saranda about 63% of September days reach 25°C. Nights average 17.2°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Tirana fall to 13°C or below.

Rainfall in September

Expect around 9 rainy days (1 mm or more) in September, with Saranda the driest (8 days) and Tirana the wettest (9 days). The wettest September at Saranda between 1991 and 2020 was 2002 with 430 mm; the driest was 2018 with 4 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 24.0°C around Albania in September - warmest at Saranda (24.3°C). That is comfortable for swimming.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.9 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 12.2 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

September against the rest of the year in Albania

September is the 4th warmest month of the twelve in Albania. It is 4.8°C cooler than August and 4.3°C cooler in October. The hottest month here is August (31°C) and the coolest January (11°C).

Which part of Albania in September?

• Most sunshine: Saranda, 8.0 h a day.
• Driest: Saranda, about 8 rainy days.
• Warmest sea: Saranda, 24°C.
• Hottest: Saranda, 26°C by day.
• Coolest (better for walking and cities): Tirana, 26°C.

What to pack for Albania in September

Based on the averages: summer clothes for the day; a light jumper for evenings (17°C at night); a rain jacket - roughly 9 wet days; swimwear - the sea is 24°C.

Similar weather elsewhere in September

Within 1.5°C of Albania's September daytime average: Benidorm (27°C, sea 25°C), Ibiza (27°C, sea 25°C), Valencia (27°C, sea 25°C), Gran Canaria (27°C, sea 23°C), Sal (27°C, sea 27°C). See the full ranking for September.

Saranda or Tirana: choose by holiday style

Saranda and Tirana both average 26°C by day, so daytime warmth is not a useful deciding factor between them. Saranda makes more sense if you want to spend time by the sea, with water averaging 24°C and nights around 18°C. Tirana has cooler nights at 16°C, making a light layer more useful when you stay out into the evening. Saranda also has a slight edge on rain, averaging 8 rainy days against Tirana's 9, but that is not enough to promise a dry holiday. Choose mainly around how much swimming matters to you, rather than expecting a major difference in daytime weather.

What to pack and how to plan your days

Light clothes should work well during the day, but pack a jumper or light jacket for evenings and a waterproof layer for wet spells. Countrywide nights average 17°C, so do not plan on daytime warmth lasting after dark. Average sunshine of 7.9 hours gives September plenty of scope for outdoor plans, though it does not mean every day will be clear. Keep sun protection handy and take a break in the shade if midday feels hot. With 9 rainy days on average, a flexible schedule is more useful than relying on uninterrupted beach weather. Keep weather-sensitive plans movable rather than treating rain as a reason to rule the month out.