Winter
Dec → Feb11 to 14°
nights 2 to 5°
- 11 rainy days · 142 mm
When is the best time to visit Tirana?
- Jan11°not recommended
- Feb14°not recommended
- Mar16°fair
- Apr19°recommended
- May23°recommended
- Jun28°recommended
- Jul32°fair
- Aug32°fair
- Sep27°recommended
- Oct22°recommended
- Nov17°fair
- Dec13°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Tirana, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° | 2° | 175 mm | 12 d | |
| February | 14° | 4° | 112 mm | 10 d | |
| March | 16° | 6° | 143 mm | 12 d | |
| April | 19° | 9° | 117 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| May | 23° | 13° | 120 mm | 14 d | ✓ |
| June | 28° | 18° | 69 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| July | 32° | 21° | 31 mm | 4 d | |
| August | 32° | 21° | 30 mm | 5 d | |
| September | 27° | 17° | 111 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| October | 22° | 13° | 120 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| November | 17° | 9° | 192 mm | 11 d | |
| December | 13° | 5° | 138 mm | 10 d |
The four seasons in Tirana, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Skanderbeg Square) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May16 to 23°
nights 6 to 13°
- 12 rainy days · 127 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug28 to 32°
nights 18 to 21°
- 5 rainy days · 43 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov17 to 27°
nights 9 to 17°
- 9 rainy days · 141 mm
Book early for April to June and September to October
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 Tirana, 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 15h09 of daylight, in December 9h12, a difference of 5h56.
9h30Jan
10h33Feb
11h49Mar
13h16Apr
14h29May
15h09Jun
14h52Jul
13h49Aug
12h24Sep
11h01Oct
9h48Nov
9h12Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Skanderbeg Square" (41.33°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Tirana, month by month
EventsSummer DayMarchIndependence DayNovemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, June, September, October, November, December
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Tirana, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- MarchSummer Day
The pagan festival marking the return of summer, now a public holiday, brings out ballokume cakes and fills the squares with concerts, in mid-March.
- NovemberIndependence Day
Red flags in the windows and parades for Flag Day and independence, in late November.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended11°2° at night
- 175 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended14°4° at night
- 112 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair16°6° at night
- 143 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended19°9° at night
- 117 mm · 11 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended23°13° at night
- 120 mm · 14 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended28°18° at night
- 69 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair32°21° at night
- 31 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair32°21° at night
- 30 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended27°17° at night
- 111 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended22°13° at night
- 120 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair17°9° at night
- 192 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended13°5° at night
- 138 mm · 10 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 11 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (175 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 14 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (112 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 16 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (143 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (117 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
May. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 120 mm over 14 days. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 28 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 69 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
July. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 21 °C at night. Rain stays light: 31 mm over 4 days. Busy season, without the crush.
August. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 21 °C at night. Rain stays light: 30 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 27 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (111 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (120 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 17 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (192 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 13 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (138 mm). 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 Tirana?
April to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 19 to 28 °C, with 10 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Skanderbeg Square).
Which month should you avoid in Tirana?
January: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 175 mm over 12 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Skanderbeg Square).
What is the hottest month in Tirana?
July, with 32 °C on average in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Skanderbeg Square).
What is the coldest month in Tirana?
January, with 11 °C at best during the day and 2 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Skanderbeg Square).
What is the driest month in Tirana?
August: 30 mm over 5 days of rain, against 192 mm in November, the wettest month.
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