With its numerous and beautiful beaches, located along the coast of the Adriatic Sea on one side, its magnificent landscapes that will please nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts on the other, Albania is an ideal summer vacation destination. This explains why summer, which runs from mid-June to mid-September, remains the best time to come and visit Albania .
This magnificent country is also a dream destination for lovers of history and architectural heritage. If you are one of them, and if the discovery of cities like Berat or Durrës is on your list of things to do, then you can take advantage of the leniency of the spring days, in April / May to enjoy your stay in peace. Besides, if you like to mingle with the crowd, this period will give you the opportunity to attend the Tirana festival .
The beginning of autumn is also a moment to be privileged if you want to relax in a magical setting in the mountains. But if you prefer the invigorating air of winter, consider covering yourself properly.
SO WHEN TO GO TO ALBANIA FOR GOOD WEATHER? HERE IS SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- In Albania, the climate is favorable everywhere during May, June, July, August and September
- The best months for a good weather to visit Tirana are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
- On average, the warmest months in Tirana are July and August, and the coldest months are January and February
- The rainiest months in this city are January, February, November and December
- The cities with the best climate are Tirana, Durres, Saranda, Vlore, Berat, Fier and Lushnje with good weather at least 8 months a year
- The best months for swimming in Durres are June, July, August, September and October..
| Month | Our opinion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4 ° to 13 ° | very unfavorable to unfavorable * | |||
| February | -2 ° to 14 ° | very unfavorable to unfavorable * | |||
| Mars | 1 ° to 16 ° | very unfavorable to correct * | |||
| Avril | 6 ° to 20 ° | correct à favorable* | |||
| May | 9 ° to 24 ° | favorable | |||
| June | 12 ° to 29 ° | favorable to ideal * | |||
| July | 15 ° to 33 ° | favorable to ideal * | |||
| August | 16 ° to 34 ° | favorable to ideal * | |||
| September | 11 ° to 28 ° | favorable to ideal * | |||
| October | 7 ° to 23 ° | correct à favorable* | |||
| November | 3 ° to 19 ° | very unfavorable to favorable * | |||
| December | -1 ° to 15 ° | very unfavorable to correct * |
* the weather varies according to the geographical zones.Albania's Climate
Albania is a country in Southern Europe located on the Balkan Peninsula. It has land borders with Greece , Macedonia , Kosovo and Montenegro , but also a maritime border with Italy , Durrës is almost opposite Bari, and Vlerrë is only a few cables from the heel of the Italian boot.
The climate of Albania is Mediterranean, the temperature differences are very important during the year and there are four distinct seasons.
Albanian autumn is mild and rainy. Temperatures are hot in October, mild in November and cool in December. Rainfall is significant in October and November, then very abundant in December. October is still a good month to discover Tirana, for example, it is still hot there and the rainy days are not yet too frequent.
The weather in Albania is cool and humid in winter. Temperatures do not drop too low and precipitation is high. At altitude, as in Korçë for example, temperatures are much colder, often negative, and snow is not uncommon.
In spring, temperatures gradually rise, still mild in April, they are hot from May. Rainfall is significant until June, it is moderate thereafter.
Albania's climate is very hot and not very humid in summer. Temperatures are high, especially in July and August with very hot weather. Rainfall is moderate in July, light in August and heavy in September.