January · Albania
Best time to visit Shkodër in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Shkodër in January
Average temperature 7°C, 148 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.9/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 148 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Shkodër scores 3.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 148 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Shkodër spreads beside Lake Shkoder in northern Albania, below the Rozafa castle and the Albanian Alps.
January in Shkodër — the hardest end of the year
Expect 7°C (45°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
148 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 3.9/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.4/10 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.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Shkodër — 4.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Shkodër in January?
- In January, Shkodër averages 7°C, 148 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Shkodër?
- January earns a 3.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Shkodër in January?
- Expect about 148 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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