Climate Insights for Durrës

The climate in Durrës is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1330mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 234mm of rainfall. Durrës is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Durrës sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 27°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Durrës is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1330mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 111mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 234mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 26mm. That's 208mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Durrës is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 22km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Durrës, which began on March 20, 2026. Durrës is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Durrës is during May, June and July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 46mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Durrës based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.