Climate Insights for Elbasan

Elbasan County, Albania

Hottest
August
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
January
1°C low34°F low
Wettest
November
157 mm rain6.2 in rain
Best to Visit
June, September, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Elbasan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1,054 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 157 mm of rainfall. Elbasan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.The climate in Elbasan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 41.5 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 6.2 in of rainfall. Elbasan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 34°F. Light snow can occur between January and March.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 1°FebMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 3°MarMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 5°AprMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 8°MayMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 12°JunMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 16°JulMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 18°AugMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 18°SepMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 15°OctMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 10°NovMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 7°DecMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 3°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 50°FAverage: 42°FMin: 34°FFebMax: 56°FAverage: 46°FMin: 37°FMarMax: 60°FAverage: 50°FMin: 41°FAprMax: 67°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 53°FJunMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 61°FJulMax: 90°FAverage: 78°FMin: 65°FAugMax: 90°FAverage: 77°FMin: 65°FSepMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 59°FOctMax: 72°FAverage: 60°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 62°FAverage: 52°FMin: 45°FDecMax: 54°FAverage: 45°FMin: 37°F
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Temperatures in Elbasan vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Elbasan vary considerably across the year, with a 56°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 42°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 135mmSnow: 7mmFebPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 7mmMarPrecipitation: 119mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 157mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 1mm
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Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 3inFebPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 3inMarPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 6.2inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0in
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Elbasan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,054 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 88 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 157 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 26 mm. That's 131 mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 18cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.Elbasan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 6.2 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 in. That's 5.2 in 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 7in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Elbasan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Elbasan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan5°42°F
Feb8°46°F
Mar10°50°F
Apr14°56°F
May18°64°F
Jun23°73°F
Jul25°78°F
Aug25°77°F
Sep21°69°F
Oct16°60°F
Nov11°52°F
Dec7°45°F

The best time to visit Elbasan is during June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 70 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Elbasan is during June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.8 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 90°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 34°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Elbasan 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Elbasan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
1 °C34 °F
10 °C50 °F
7 km/h4 mph
135 mm5.3 in
7 cm3 in
Feb
3 °C37 °F
13 °C56 °F
7 km/h4 mph
84 mm3.3 in
7 cm3 in
Mar
5 °C41 °F
16 °C60 °F
6 km/h4 mph
119 mm4.7 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
8 °C46 °F
19 °C67 °F
6 km/h4 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
12 °C53 °F
23 °C73 °F
6 km/h3 mph
100 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C61 °F
29 °C84 °F
5 km/h3 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C65 °F
32 °C90 °F
5 km/h3 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C65 °F
32 °C90 °F
5 km/h3 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C59 °F
27 °C81 °F
6 km/h3 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
22 °C72 °F
6 km/h4 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
7 °C45 °F
17 °C62 °F
7 km/h4 mph
157 mm6.2 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
3 °C37 °F
12 °C54 °F
7 km/h4 mph
105 mm4.1 in
1 cm0 in