January · Albania
Best time to visit Sarandë in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sarandë in January
Average temperature 8°C, 134 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
1.3/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 134 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Sarandë scores 1.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 134 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sarandë looks across the strait to Corfu, with a promenade, a former monastery hill and beaches along the Albanian riviera.
January in Sarandë — off-season conditions
Expect 8°C (46°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
134 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 1.3/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Sarandë — 8.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sarandë in January?
- In January, Sarandë averages 8°C, 134 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Sarandë?
- January earns a 1.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sarandë in January?
- Expect about 134 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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