February · Albania
Best time to visit Gjirokastër in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Gjirokastër in February
Average temperature 9°C, 85 mm of rain, about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
5.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 85 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 5
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
February in Gjirokastër scores 5.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 85 mm of rain, and roughly 5 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.
February in Gjirokastër — middling scores, decent value
February averages 9°C (47°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 85 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 3.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Gjirokastër in February?
- In February, Gjirokastër averages 9°C, 85 mm of rain, and about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.7/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Gjirokastër?
- February earns a 5.7/10 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 February?
- Expect about 85 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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