January · Albania
Best time to visit Gjirokastër in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Gjirokastër in January
Average temperature 8°C, 170 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 170 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Gjirokastër scores 3.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 170 mm of rain, and roughly 0 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.
January in Gjirokastër — the hardest end of the year
January averages 8°C (47°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 170 mm this is a genuinely wet month: almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 3.8/10 here, 12th 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 proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 5.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Gjirokastër in January?
- In January, Gjirokastër averages 8°C, 170 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Gjirokastër?
- January earns a 3.8/10 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 January?
- Expect about 170 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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