Climate Insights for Pogradec

Korçë County, Albania

Hottest
August
27°C peak80°F peak
Coldest
January
-2°C low29°F low
Wettest
November
131 mm rain5.1 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Pogradec is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 952 mm of precipitation falls per year. Pogradec receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Pogradec 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. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 147cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Pogradec is temperate. The average annual temperature is 52°F and approximately 37.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Pogradec receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Pogradec 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 29°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 58in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 5°Average: 1°Min: -2°FebMax: 8°Average: 4°Min: 0°MarMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 2°AprMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°MayMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 9°JunMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°JulMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°AugMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°SepMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 13°OctMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 8°NovMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 4°DecMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 1°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 40°FAverage: 35°FMin: 29°FFebMax: 46°FAverage: 39°FMin: 32°FMarMax: 50°FAverage: 43°FMin: 36°FAprMax: 58°FAverage: 49°FMin: 41°FMayMax: 64°FAverage: 56°FMin: 47°FJunMax: 74°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FJulMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FAugMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FSepMax: 71°FAverage: 63°FMin: 55°FOctMax: 62°FAverage: 54°FMin: 47°FNovMax: 52°FAverage: 46°FMin: 40°FDecMax: 44°FAverage: 39°FMin: 34°F
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Temperatures in Pogradec 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 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Pogradec vary considerably across the year, with a 51°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 35°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 113mmSnow: 47mmFebPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 30mmMarPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 23mmAprPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 9mmMayPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 131mmSnow: 14mmDecPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 23mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 19inFebPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 12inMarPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 9inAprPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 4inMayPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 6inDecPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 9in
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Snow (in)

Pogradec is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 952 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 79 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 131 mm of rainfall. January and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 37 mm. That's 93 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 147cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 47cm.Pogradec is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 37.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. January and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.5 in. That's 3.7 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 58in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 19in.

Wind

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

Pogradec is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Pogradec is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. 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 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

Jan1°35°F
Feb4°39°F
Mar6°43°F
Apr9°49°F
May13°56°F
Jun18°65°F
Jul21°70°F
Aug21°70°F
Sep17°63°F
Oct12°54°F
Nov8°46°F
Dec4°39°F

The best time to visit Pogradec is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 51 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures 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 Pogradec 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 2 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 29°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 Pogradec 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 Pogradec 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
-2 °C29 °F
5 °C40 °F
6 km/h3 mph
113 mm4.5 in
47 cm19 in
Feb
0 °C32 °F
8 °C46 °F
6 km/h4 mph
70 mm2.7 in
30 cm12 in
Mar
2 °C36 °F
10 °C50 °F
6 km/h4 mph
99 mm3.9 in
23 cm9 in
Apr
5 °C41 °F
14 °C58 °F
6 km/h3 mph
81 mm3.2 in
9 cm4 in
May
9 °C47 °F
18 °C64 °F
5 km/h3 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C56 °F
23 °C74 °F
5 km/h3 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C61 °F
27 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
37 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C61 °F
27 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
42 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C55 °F
22 °C71 °F
5 km/h3 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C47 °F
17 °C62 °F
5 km/h3 mph
64 mm2.5 in
1 cm1 in
Nov
4 °C40 °F
11 °C52 °F
6 km/h3 mph
131 mm5.1 in
14 cm6 in
Dec
1 °C34 °F
7 °C44 °F
5 km/h3 mph
91 mm3.6 in
23 cm9 in