Climate Insights for Korçë
Korçë County, Albania
Climate Overview
The climate in Korçë is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 806 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 113 mm of rainfall. Korçë is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 124cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Korçë is temperate. The average annual temperature is 52°F and approximately 31.7 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 4.4 in of rainfall. Korçë is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 26°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 49in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Temperatures in Korçë vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 1°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 Korçë vary considerably across the year, with a 57°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 26°F and the daily average is 34°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°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
Korçë is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 806 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 67 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 113 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 25 mm. That's 88 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 124cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 40cm.Korçë is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 31.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.4 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 in. That's 3.5 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 49in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 16in.
Wind
Korçë 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 March, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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.Korçë 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 March, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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
The best time to visit Korçë is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 37 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Korçë is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 26°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Korçë 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 Korçë 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.