Albania · December
Low seasonAlbania · Europe
Max Temp · December
16°
at night 6° · avg 11°
- Sunshine
- 5 h/day
- Rain Days
- 10 days
- Water Temp
- 17°
below average
162 mm · changeable
cool
In Albania, December is 18°C cooler than the warmest month (August).
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 14° | 15° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 30° | 33° | 34° | 29° | 24° | 20° | 16° |
MINMIN | 5° | 6° | 8° | 11° | 15° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 14° | 10° | 6° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h | 6h | 8h | 10h | 10h | 12h | 12h | 11h | 9h | 7h | 5h | 5h |
🌊Water Temp | 15° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 20° | 17° |
🌧Rain Days | 10d148mm | 9d131mm | 9d102mm | 5d46mm | 4d43mm | 3d24mm | 1d8mm | 2d18mm | 5d84mm | 7d131mm | 10d178mm | 10d162mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Deep off-season — very low prices, but weather conditions are suboptimal.
December is not among the recommended travel months for Albania — climate conditions are unfavourable. Ideal travel is in May, June, July, August, and September.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 16°C, cooling to 6°C at night (daily average: 11°C). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 10 rain days (162 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. At 17°C, the water is still quite cool in December — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Packing list for Albania in December
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Pullover oder Fleece
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Albania?
- No — December is not among the recommended months for Albania (Score: 28/100). Climate conditions are unfavourable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Albania in December?
- In December, Albania sees daily highs of 16°C. Nights cool to 6°C, with a daily average of 11°C.
- How much rain falls in Albania in December?
- In December, Albania receives an average of 162 mm of rain over 10 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Albania get in December?
- Albania averages 5 sunshine hours per day in December — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Albania in December?
- Water temperature in Albania in December averages 17°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.