Climate Insights for Shtikë (Panarit)
Gjirokastër County, Albania
Climate Overview
The climate in Shtikë (Panarit) is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1,301 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 242 mm of rainfall. Shtikë (Panarit) 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 -1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Shtikë (Panarit) is temperate. The average annual temperature is 56°F and approximately 51.2 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 9.5 in of rainfall. Shtikë (Panarit) 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 31°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Shtikë (Panarit) 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 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 4°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 Shtikë (Panarit) vary considerably across the year, with a 54°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 31°F and the daily average is 39°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
Shtikë (Panarit) is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,301 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 108 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 242 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 25 mm. That's 217 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 December, totalling around 46cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 20cm.Shtikë (Panarit) is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 51.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 9.5 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 in. That's 8.5 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 December, totalling around 18in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 8in.
Wind
Shtikë (Panarit) 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 February, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Shtikë (Panarit) 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 February, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Shtikë (Panarit) is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 47 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Shtikë (Panarit) is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 31°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 Shtikë (Panarit) 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 Shtikë (Panarit) 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.