May · Albania
Best time to visit Sarandë in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sarandë in May
Average temperature 18°C, 55 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.4/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 55 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Sarandë scores 7.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 55 mm of rain, and roughly 28 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.
May in Sarandë — reliably good (5th best month)
May averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 55 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.4/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? June scores 2.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sarandë in May?
- In May, Sarandë averages 18°C, 55 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Sarandë?
- May earns a 7.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sarandë in May?
- Expect about 55 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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