Albania · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonAlbania · Europe
Max Temp · May
25°
at night 15° · avg 20°★ Best travel time
- Sunshine
- 10 h/day
- Rain Days
- 4 days
- Water Temp
- 20°
above average
43 mm · very dry
refreshing
In Albania, May is 9°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
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
May is among the best months in Albania: only 4 rain days, 25°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 25°C, cooling to 14°C at night (daily average: 19°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 43 mm of rain over 4 days. The sea is 19°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Packing list for Albania in May
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Albania?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Albania (Climate Score: 73/100). Pleasant temperatures (25°C), good sunshine (10 h/day), and few rain days (4) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Albania in May?
- In May, Albania sees daily highs of 25°C. Nights cool to 14°C, with a daily average of 19°C.
- How much rain falls in Albania in May?
- In May, Albania receives an average of 43 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Albania get in May?
- Albania averages 10 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Albania in May?
- Water temperature in Albania in May averages 19°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
