Winter
Dec → Feb11 to 13°
nights 5 to 7°
- 13 rainy days · 256 mm
- sea 17°
When is the best time to visit the Albanian Riviera?
- Jan11°not recommended
- Feb13°not recommended
- Mar15°not recommended
- Apr18°not recommended
- May22°fair
- Jun27°recommended
- Jul30°recommended
- Aug30°recommended
- Sep26°recommended
- Oct22°fair
- Nov17°not recommended
- Dec13°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in the Albanian Riviera, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° | 5° | 271 mm | 15 d | 17° | |
| February | 13° | 6° | 208 mm | 11 d | 16° | |
| March | 15° | 7° | 201 mm | 14 d | 16° | |
| April | 18° | 10° | 114 mm | 11 d | 17° | |
| May | 22° | 14° | 113 mm | 14 d | 19° | |
| June | 27° | 19° | 68 mm | 10 d | 24° | ✓ |
| July | 30° | 22° | 27 mm | 5 d | 26° | ✓ |
| August | 30° | 22° | 39 mm | 7 d | 27° | ✓ |
| September | 26° | 18° | 152 mm | 11 d | 26° | ✓ |
| October | 22° | 15° | 193 mm | 12 d | 24° | |
| November | 17° | 11° | 340 mm | 15 d | 21° | |
| December | 13° | 7° | 290 mm | 12 d | 18° |
The four seasons in the Albanian Riviera, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Dhermi) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May15 to 22°
nights 7 to 14°
- 13 rainy days · 143 mm
- sea 17°
Summer
Jun → Aug27 to 30°
nights 19 to 22°
- 7 rainy days · 45 mm
- sea 26°
Autumn
Sep → Nov17 to 26°
nights 11 to 18°
- 13 rainy days · 228 mm
- sea 24°
Book early for June to September
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in the Albanian Riviera, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h01 of daylight, in December 9h20, a difference of 5h41.
9h37Jan
10h37Feb
11h50Mar
13h13Apr
14h23May
15h01Jun
14h45Jul
13h45Aug
12h24Sep
11h03Oct
9h53Nov
9h20Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Dhermi" (40.15°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in the Albanian Riviera, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Towns & culture | ||||||||||||
| Diving & snorkelling | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Beach & swimming: June, July, August, September
- Towns & culture: February, April, June, July, August, September, October, December
- Diving & snorkelling: July, August, September
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended11°5° at night
- 271 mm · 15 d
- sea 17°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended13°6° at night
- 208 mm · 11 d
- sea 16°
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended15°7° at night
- 201 mm · 14 d
- sea 16°
Low season, lower prices
April
Not recommended18°10° at night
- 114 mm · 11 d
- sea 17°
Low season, lower prices
May
Fair22°14° at night
- 113 mm · 14 d
- sea 19°
Low season, lower prices
June
Recommended27°19° at night
- 68 mm · 10 d
- sea 24°
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended30°22° at night
- 27 mm · 5 d
- sea 26°
High season, book early
August
Recommended30°22° at night
- 39 mm · 7 d
- sea 27°
High season, book early
September
Recommended26°18° at night
- 152 mm · 11 d
- sea 26°
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair22°15° at night
- 193 mm · 12 d
- sea 24°
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended17°11° at night
- 340 mm · 15 d
- sea 21°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended13°7° at night
- 290 mm · 12 d
- sea 18°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 11 °C at best, 5 °C at night. A very wet month, 271 mm of rain over 15 days. Sea at 17 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 13 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (208 mm). Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 15 °C at best, 7 °C at night. A very wet month, 201 mm of rain over 14 days. Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (114 mm). Sea at 17 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 113 mm over 14 days. Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. 27 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (68 mm). The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 30 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Rain stays light: 27 mm over 5 days. The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. High season: book early.
August. 30 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Rain stays light: 39 mm over 7 days. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. High season: book early.
September. 26 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (152 mm). The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (193 mm). The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 17 °C at best, 11 °C at night. A very wet month, 340 mm of rain over 15 days. Cool sea (21 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 13 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (290 mm). Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the Albanian Riviera?
June to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 26 to 30 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Dhermi).
Which month should you avoid in the Albanian Riviera?
November: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 340 mm over 15 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Dhermi).
What is the hottest month in the Albanian Riviera?
July, with 30 °C on average in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Dhermi).
What is the coldest month in the Albanian Riviera?
January, with 11 °C at best during the day and 5 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Dhermi).
What is the driest month in the Albanian Riviera?
July: 27 mm over 5 days of rain, against 340 mm in November, the wettest month.
When can you swim in the Albanian Riviera?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in June, July, August, September, October (warmest 27 °C in August), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Llogara Pass).
When to go diving or snorkelling in the Albanian Riviera?
July, August, September: the sea is above 25 °C, warm enough to stay in a long time without a thick wetsuit. 2023-2024 records on the nearest coast (Llogara Pass).
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