Albania · December
Low seasonAlbania · Europe
Max Temp
15.5°C
Min Temp
5.8°C
Sunshine
4.5 h/day
Rain Days
10 days
Water Temp
16.8°C
Rainfall
161.7 mm
Humidity
79%
Avg Temp
10.7°C
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.