May · Albania
Best time to visit Gjirokastër in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Gjirokastër in May
Average temperature 18°C, 49 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.4/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 49 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Gjirokastër scores 9.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 18°C, 49 mm of rain, and roughly 27 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.
May in Gjirokastër — the year's strongest window
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 49 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Gjirokastër at 9.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect peak pricing, and 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 May?
- In May, Gjirokastër averages 18°C, 49 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Gjirokastër?
- May earns a 9.4/10 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 May?
- Expect about 49 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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