Durrës Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Durrës, Durrës County, Albania, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with August peaking at 27°C (81°F) and January dropping to 13°C (55°F).
Rainfall is high, totalling around 1280 mm (50 in) per year. November is the wettest month and July the driest. The city also experiences a distinct dry season from July to August. Sunshine peaks in July, when the city sees around 11.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Durrës
Visitors to Durrës can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 13°C (55°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 23°C (73°F) in August to around 8°C (46°F) during January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Durrës
Durrës is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1280 mm (50 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, November it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 185 mm (7.3 in) of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 30 mm (1.2 in) over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Durrës Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Durrës
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Durrës. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Humidity in Durrës by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Durrës.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 74%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 58%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Durrës 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Durrës
During May, June, July, August, September and October, Durrës experiences its most favorable weather, with temperatures between 21°C (70°F) and 27°C (81°F). These mild conditions make it an excellent time for a visit.The weather does bring rainfall during this period, between 30 mm (1.2 in) and 149 mm (5.9 in).
Plan accordingly for November and December, when conditions bring the heaviest precipitation. Seeking the perfect travel destination for this year? We've created a tool that suggests locations matching your desired weather. Let our weather planner guide your travel decisions.
