Albania climate
World Climates covers 4 places in Albania. By annual mean temperature, the warmest is Durrës (18 °C64 °F) and the coolest is Tirana (16 °C61 °F). The wettest is Durrës with 1,036 mm41 in of precipitation per year, the driest Elbasan with 802 mm32 in.
The most common climate types (Köppen classification computed from these averages) are hot-summer Mediterranean (Csa, 4 places).
The highest monthly average high is in Elbasan (35 °C94 °F in July); the lowest monthly average low is in Tirana (2 °C35 °F in January).
Across the places in Albania, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are May, June and September (4, 3 and 4 of 4 places respectively).
Frequently asked questions
Which is the warmest place in Albania?
By annual mean temperature, the warmest place in Albania is Durrës at 18 °C64 °F. The coolest is Tirana at 16 °C61 °F.
Where does it rain the most in Albania?
Durrës gets the most precipitation, 1,036 mm41 in in an average year. The driest place is Elbasan with 802 mm32 in.
How many places in Albania does this site cover?
World Climates has climate data for 4 places in Albania. Each one has a page with monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.
When is the best time to visit Albania?
It depends on the place. Across Albania, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are May, June and September. Check the page of each city for its own best months.
Climate of every place in Albania
| Place | Year | Max high | Min low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirana | 16 | 34 | 2 | 872 |
| Durrës | 18 | 29 | 8 | 1,036 |
| Vlorë | 18 | 29 | 8 | 905 |
| Elbasan | 17 | 35 | 2 | 802 |
Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.
Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.