Climate Insights for Shkoder

Lagjja 3, Shkodër County, Albania

Hottest
August
32°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
January
3°C low38°F low
Wettest
November
342 mm rain13.5 in rain
Best to Visit
June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Shkoder is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1,906 mm of precipitation falls per year. Shkoder receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Shkoder 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 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.The climate in Shkoder is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 75 in of precipitation falls per year. Shkoder receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Shkoder 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 38°F. Light snow can occur between January and March.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 10°Average: 7°Min: 3°FebMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 5°MarMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 7°AprMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 11°MayMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 15°JunMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 20°JulMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 22°AugMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 21°SepMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°OctMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 13°NovMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 9°DecMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 5°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 50°FAverage: 44°FMin: 38°FFebMax: 56°FAverage: 48°FMin: 41°FMarMax: 60°FAverage: 53°FMin: 45°FAprMax: 66°FAverage: 59°FMin: 51°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 66°FMin: 59°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°FJulMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 71°FAugMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 71°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 64°FOctMax: 71°FAverage: 62°FMin: 55°FNovMax: 62°FAverage: 55°FMin: 48°FDecMax: 54°FAverage: 47°FMin: 41°F
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Temperatures in Shkoder 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 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 7°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 Shkoder 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 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 44°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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 234mmSnow: 6mmFebPrecipitation: 159mmSnow: 6mmMarPrecipitation: 181mmSnow: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 130mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 140mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 168mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 185mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 342mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 230mmSnow: 0mm
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Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9.2inSnow (in): 2inFebPrecipitation: 6.3inSnow (in): 2inMarPrecipitation: 7.1inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 6.6inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 7.3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 13.5inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 9.1inSnow (in): 0in
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Shkoder is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,906 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 159 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 342 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 33 mm. That's 309 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 14cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.Shkoder is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 75 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 13.5 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.3 in. That's 12.2 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 6in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Shkoder 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.Shkoder is mildly breezy, 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 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, 4mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan7°44°F
Feb9°48°F
Mar11°53°F
Apr15°59°F
May19°66°F
Jun24°75°F
Jul27°80°F
Aug27°80°F
Sep22°72°F
Oct17°62°F
Nov13°55°F
Dec8°47°F

The best time to visit Shkoder is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 49 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 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Shkoder is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 89°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 38°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 Shkoder 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 Shkoder 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
3 °C38 °F
10 °C50 °F
9 km/h5 mph
234 mm9.2 in
6 cm2 in
Feb
5 °C41 °F
13 °C56 °F
8 km/h5 mph
159 mm6.3 in
6 cm2 in
Mar
7 °C45 °F
16 °C60 °F
8 km/h5 mph
181 mm7.1 in
1 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C51 °F
19 °C66 °F
7 km/h4 mph
130 mm5.1 in
1 cm0 in
May
15 °C59 °F
23 °C73 °F
6 km/h4 mph
140 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
20 °C67 °F
28 °C83 °F
6 km/h4 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C71 °F
31 °C89 °F
6 km/h4 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
21 °C71 °F
32 °C89 °F
6 km/h4 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C64 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h4 mph
168 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C55 °F
22 °C71 °F
7 km/h4 mph
185 mm7.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
9 °C48 °F
16 °C62 °F
8 km/h5 mph
342 mm13.5 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
5 °C41 °F
12 °C54 °F
8 km/h5 mph
230 mm9.1 in
0 cm0 in