Climate Insights for Lezhë
Lezhë County, Albania
Climate Overview
The climate in Lezhë is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1,360 mm of precipitation falls per year. Lezhë receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lezhë 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 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and November.The climate in Lezhë is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 53.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Lezhë receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lezhë 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 36°F. Light snow can occur between January and November.
Temperature
Temperatures in Lezhë vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°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 Lezhë vary considerably across the year, with a 52°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 42°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Lezhë is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,360 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 113 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 230 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 31 mm. That's 199 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 November, totalling around 19cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.Lezhë is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 53.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 9.1 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.2 in. That's 7.8 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 November, totalling around 8in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.
Wind
Lezhë is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap 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 8km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Lezhë is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap 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 5mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Lezhë is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 43 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Lezhë is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 88°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 36°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 Lezhë 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 Lezhë 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.