Elbasan climate
Elbasan (Albania) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 17 °C62 °F, and about 802 mm32 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Elbasan climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1050 | 236 | 643 | 843.3 |
| Feb | 1253 | 338 | 745 | 742.9 |
| Mar | 1560 | 643 | 1151 | 682.7 |
| Apr | 2067 | 949 | 1558 | 622.4 |
| May | 2576 | 1457 | 1967 | 602.4 |
| Jun | 3087 | 1865 | 2476 | 411.6 |
| Jul | 3594 | 2170 | 2882 | 281.1 |
| Aug | 3594 | 2170 | 2882 | 261.0 |
| Sep | 2883 | 1762 | 2373 | 712.8 |
| Oct | 2373 | 1254 | 1763 | 853.4 |
| Nov | 1763 | 846 | 1254 | 1003.9 |
| Dec | 1253 | 439 | 846 | 1024.0 |
| Year | 3594 | 236 | 1762 | 80232 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82% | 74% | 1.8 | 9:31 |
| Feb | 80% | 74% | 2.5 | 10:34 |
| Mar | 76% | 72% | 3.4 | 11:49 |
| Apr | 72% | 69% | 4.6 | 13:16 |
| May | 68% | 65% | 5.6 | 14:28 |
| Jun | 58% | 49% | 6.6 | 15:07 |
| Jul | 48% | 35% | 6.9 | 14:51 |
| Aug | 47% | 34% | 6.1 | 13:48 |
| Sep | 60% | 52% | 4.4 | 12:24 |
| Oct | 70% | 55% | 3.2 | 11:01 |
| Nov | 77% | 66% | 2.0 | 9:49 |
| Dec | 81% | 71% | 1.5 | 9:14 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Elbasan is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 35 °C94 °F and a low of 21 °C70 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 10 °C50 °F and lows 2 °C36 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 21.7 °C39.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 802 mm32 in. The wettest three-month stretch is October–December, which brings 36% of the annual total. The wettest month is December (102 mm4.0 in), the driest is August (26 mm1.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 47% in August to 82% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 34%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in May to 8 km/h (5 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 9.2 hours in December to 15.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Elbasan
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September and October: average highs of 20 °C67 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 60 mm2.4 in to 85 mm3.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 10 °C50 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Elbasan
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1050 to 12 °C53 °F, lows 236 to 4 °C39 °F, about 87 mm3.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1560 to 25 °C76 °F, lows 643 to 14 °C57 °F, about 63 mm2.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3087 to 35 °C94 °F, lows 1865 to 21 °C70 °F, about 32 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1763 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 846 to 17 °C62 °F, about 86 mm3.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Elbasan compares
Compared with Tirana, about 33 km to the northwest, Elbasan is on average 0.4 °C0.7 °F warmer and receives 8% less precipitation (802 mm32 in vs 872 mm34 in). The difference is largest in July (0.6 °C1 °F warmer).
Of the 4 places in Albania covered by World Climates, Elbasan is the 3rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 4th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Albania climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Terni (Italy, Csa), Rome (Italy, Csa) and Livorno (Italy, Csa).
Nearby places
- Tirana 33 km · 16 °C61 °F · 872 mm34 in
- Durrës 58 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,036 mm41 in
- Ohrid 60 km · 13 °C55 °F · 767 mm30 in
- Vlorë 87 km · 18 °C64 °F · 905 mm36 in
- Prizren 134 km · 13 °C56 °F · 861 mm34 in
- Skopje 149 km · 14 °C57 °F · 831 mm33 in
- Podgorica 163 km · 16 °C60 °F · 1,419 mm56 in
- Pristina 195 km · 11 °C52 °F · 778 mm31 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Elbasan?
August is the warmest month in Elbasan, with an average high of 35 °C (94 °F) and an average low of 21 °C (70 °F).
What is the coldest month in Elbasan?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 10 °C (50 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (36 °F).
When does it rain the most in Elbasan?
December is the wettest month with about 102 mm (4.0 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 26 mm (1.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Elbasan?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 437 m, while Elbasan lies at about 126 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2 °C3.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.