Tirana climate
Tirana (Albania) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 16 °C61 °F, and about 872 mm34 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Tirana climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1049 | 235 | 642 | 933.6 |
| Feb | 1152 | 337 | 745 | 833.3 |
| Mar | 1559 | 642 | 1051 | 773.0 |
| Apr | 1967 | 949 | 1458 | 692.7 |
| May | 2475 | 1457 | 1966 | 642.5 |
| Jun | 3085 | 1865 | 2475 | 451.8 |
| Jul | 3493 | 2169 | 2781 | 291.1 |
| Aug | 3494 | 2170 | 2882 | 271.0 |
| Sep | 2882 | 1661 | 2272 | 742.9 |
| Oct | 2272 | 1253 | 1763 | 953.7 |
| Nov | 1762 | 846 | 1254 | 1094.3 |
| Dec | 1152 | 338 | 745 | 1094.3 |
| Year | 3494 | 235 | 1661 | 87234 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84% | 66% | 1.8 | 9:30 |
| Feb | 82% | 65% | 2.6 | 10:33 |
| Mar | 78% | 60% | 3.9 | 11:49 |
| Apr | 74% | 56% | 5.1 | 13:16 |
| May | 71% | 51% | 6.3 | 14:29 |
| Jun | 62% | 36% | 7.2 | 15:09 |
| Jul | 51% | 24% | 7.4 | 14:52 |
| Aug | 48% | 23% | 6.5 | 13:49 |
| Sep | 61% | 40% | 4.8 | 12:24 |
| Oct | 71% | 48% | 3.3 | 11:01 |
| Nov | 79% | 61% | 2.1 | 9:48 |
| Dec | 83% | 64% | 1.6 | 9:12 |
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 Tirana is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 34 °C94 °F and a low of 21 °C70 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 10 °C49 °F and lows 2 °C35 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22 °C39.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 872 mm34 in. The wettest three-month stretch is October–December, which brings 36% of the annual total. The wettest month is December (109 mm4.3 in), the driest is August (27 mm1.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 48% in August to 84% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 23%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in June 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 Tirana
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April–June and September and October. Average highs then reach 19 °C67 °F to 30 °C85 °F. Precipitation is 45 mm1.8 in to 95 mm3.7 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 10 °C49 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Tirana
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1049 to 11 °C52 °F, lows 235 to 3 °C38 °F, about 95 mm3.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1559 to 24 °C75 °F, lows 642 to 14 °C57 °F, about 70 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3085 to 34 °C94 °F, lows 1865 to 21 °C70 °F, about 33 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1762 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 846 to 16 °C61 °F, about 93 mm3.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Tirana compares
The nearest larger place is Skopje, about 153 km to the northeast. Compared with it, Tirana is on average 2.2 °C4 °F warmer. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in January (3.8 °C6.8 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 4 places in Albania. By annual mean temperature, Tirana is the 4th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 3rd wettest. See all of them on the Albania climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Terni (Italy, Csa), Rimini (Italy, Cfa) and Forlì (Italy, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Durrës 30 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,036 mm41 in
- Climate in Elbasan 33 km · 17 °C62 °F · 802 mm32 in
- Climate in Ohrid 85 km · 13 °C55 °F · 767 mm30 in
- Climate in Vlorë 99 km · 18 °C64 °F · 905 mm36 in
- Climate in Prizren 125 km · 13 °C56 °F · 861 mm34 in
- Climate in Podgorica 132 km · 16 °C60 °F · 1,419 mm56 in
- Climate in Skopje 153 km · 14 °C57 °F · 831 mm33 in
- Climate in Pristina 187 km · 11 °C52 °F · 778 mm31 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Tirana?
August is the warmest month in Tirana. Its average high is 34 °C (94 °F) and its average low is 21 °C (70 °F).
What is the coldest month in Tirana?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 10 °C (49 °F) and its average low is 2 °C (35 °F).
When does it rain the most in Tirana?
December is the wettest month with about 109 mm (4.3 in) of precipitation. August is the driest with about 27 mm (1.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Tirana?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April–June 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. The gaps are largest 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 686 m, while Tirana lies at about 113 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +3.7 °C6.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.