April · Albania
Best time to visit Gjirokastër in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Gjirokastër in April
Average temperature 13°C, 53 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
8.8/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 53 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
April in Gjirokastër scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 13°C, 53 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Gjirokastër's slate-roofed towers and hilltop castle make the stone city one of Albania's UNESCO highlights.
April in Gjirokastër — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
April averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 53 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.1 hours of daylight.
A 8.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Gjirokastër (2nd of 12); only May scores higher, at 9.4/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Gjirokastër in April?
- In April, Gjirokastër averages 13°C, 53 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Gjirokastër?
- April earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Gjirokastër in April?
- Expect about 53 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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