Albania
Albania · Europe
Albania – What you should know
Albania, in particular the Albanian Riviera in the south, has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers (28–33°C) and mild, wet winters. The Riviera between Sarandë and Himarë is one of Europe's most undiscovered coastlines — turquoise water, rocky coves and barely any mass tourism at a fraction of the price of Greece.
The best travel time is May to September. June and September are ideal: not yet the full high-summer heat, the sea at 23–25°C and the infrastructure considerably quieter than in July/August. Albania is catching up in tourism — the Riviera has become significantly better known in recent years, meaning higher visitor numbers in high summer.
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMax Temp | 14° | 15° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 30° | 33° | 34° | 29° | 24° | 20° | 16° |
MINMin Temp | 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
The best time to visit Albania is May, June, July, August, and September. In summer, temperatures rise to 33°C; in winter they can drop to 4°C. During the best travel months, the sun shines up to 10 hours per day — ideal for beach and outdoor activities.
Travel Tips
April offers great weather in Albania with fewer tourists and lower prices — ideal for those who want to avoid the peak season crowds.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the best time to visit Albania?
- The best time to visit Albania is May, June, July, August, and September. These months offer the most favourable combination of sunshine, temperatures, and low rainfall.
- How warm does it get in Albania?
- In summer, temperatures in Albania can reach up to 33°C. In winter, they may drop to 4°C.
- How much rain does Albania get?
- Albania has a relatively even rainfall pattern with an average of 6 rain days per month. The driest months are May, June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is the water in Albania?
- Water temperature in Albania ranges from 14°C (February) to 25°C (August). During the best travel months (May, June, July, August, and September), the water is most pleasant for swimming.
Best Travel Time by Vacation Type
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Beach Holiday
Warm, sunny, little rain
JunJulSep
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City Trip
Pleasantly mild, not too hot
MaySepOct
