Climate Insights for Albania

The climate in Albania is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1669mm of precipitation falls per year. Albania receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Albania is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.

Albania sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 32°C. 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 21°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Albania is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1669mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 139mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 251mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 31mm. That's 220mm less than May, 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.

Albania is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 2km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently summer in Albania, which began on June 21, 2026. Albania is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 21°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Albania is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 45mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Albania 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. 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.