When is the best time to visit Albania?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Berat: May & June; Dhërmi: June & July; Gjirokastër: May & April; Sarandë: June & July; Shkodër: May & June; Theth: July & August.

Which month is best overall in Albania?

Averaged across our 7 destinations in Albania, the strongest months are June, May, July. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

How are the Albania travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Albania: Weather by Month

01 · Albania

About Albania

Albania stretches along the Adriatic and Ionian coasts into a mountainous interior of lakes, gorges and stone villages. Tirana, Berat and Gjirokaster show Ottoman and communist-era layers, while the southern Riviera beaches and the Accursed Mountains draw swimmers and walkers. Coastal summers are hot and lively from June to September, spring and autumn suit the historic towns and the trails, and winter is cold and quiet in the highlands.

Did you know?

Albania is dotted with more than 170,000 concrete bunkers, built between the 1960s and 1980s under Enver Hoxha.
The Albanian riviera runs along the Ionian Sea, with beaches at Ksamil and Dhërmi and the Accursed Mountains rising in the north.
Historic Berat and Gjirokastër, and the ancient city of Butrint, are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Weather

Albania: weather by month

Warmest month: July (26°C). Wettest: November (282 mm). Best overall score: June (9.1/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	6°C	224 mm	21	4.6/10
February	7°C	78 mm	23	7.0/10
March	9°C	146 mm	25	6.3/10
April	13°C	126 mm	24	7.3/10
May	18°C	91 mm	29	8.3/10
June	24°C	40 mm	29	9.1/10
July	26°C	22 mm	31	8.2/10
August	25°C	53 mm	31	8.0/10
September	21°C	99 mm	28	8.2/10
October	16°C	129 mm	27	7.4/10
November	12°C	282 mm	21	5.3/10
December	8°C	151 mm	22	5.3/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: June leads the year at 9.1/10, with May and July close behind — January (4.6/10) is the one to avoid without a specific reason.
02Weather & what to pack: In June plan for about 24°C; the month brings 40 mm of rain. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value: Crowds build in July and rates follow; May usually pairs good conditions (8.3/10) with the lowest prices of the strong months.

Things to do in Albania

Albania. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Albania?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Berat: May & June; Dhërmi: June & July; Gjirokastër: May & April; Sarandë: June & July; Shkodër: May & June; Theth: July & August.
Which month is best overall in Albania?: Averaged across our 7 destinations in Albania, the strongest months are June, May, July. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Albania does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 7 destinations in Albania: Berat, Dhërmi, Gjirokastër, Sarandë, Shkodër, Theth, Tirana.
How are the Albania travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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