Is March a good time to visit Albania?

March is not an optimal month for Albania (Score: 43/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, and September.

How warm is it in Albania in March?

In March, Albania sees daily highs of 17°C. Nights cool to 7°C, with a daily average of 12°C.

How much rain falls in Albania in March?

In March, Albania receives an average of 102 mm of rain over 9 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.

How many sunshine hours does Albania get in March?

Albania averages 8 sunshine hours per day in March — close to the annual average.

How warm is the water in Albania in March?

Water temperature in Albania in March averages 14°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.

Albania · March

Low season

Albania · Europe

Max Temp · March

17°

at night 8° · avg 13°

Sunshine: 8 h/day
Rain Days: 9 days
Water Temp: 15°

In Albania, March is 16°C cooler than the warmest month (August).

Climate Overview

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
MAX🌡MAX	14°	15°	17°	21°	25°	30°	33°	34°	29°	24°	20°	16°
MIN🌡MIN	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

Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.

March in Albania is on the cool side — with highs around 17°C it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.

Daytime temperatures reach up to 17°C, cooling to 7°C at night (daily average: 12°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 9 rain days with 102 mm total. At 14°C, the water is still quite cool in March — 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 March

Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
Leichte Jacke
Pullover oder Fleece
Sonnencreme LSF 50
Sonnenbrille
Sonnenhut
Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
Reiseapotheke

Frequently Asked Questions

Is March a good time to visit Albania?: March is not an optimal month for Albania (Score: 43/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, and September.
How warm is it in Albania in March?: In March, Albania sees daily highs of 17°C. Nights cool to 7°C, with a daily average of 12°C.
How much rain falls in Albania in March?: In March, Albania receives an average of 102 mm of rain over 9 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
How many sunshine hours does Albania get in March?: Albania averages 8 sunshine hours per day in March — close to the annual average.
How warm is the water in Albania in March?: Water temperature in Albania in March averages 14°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.