Gjirokastër Climate by Month
The temperature in Gjirokastër can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to cold.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Gjirokastër. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in August to a chilly 10°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 1°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Gjirokastër has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1470 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Gjirokastër shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 229 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 27 mm of rainfall over 5 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Gjirokastër.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Gjirokastër in Albania
During the months of May, June, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in February, October, November and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 229 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 27 mm of precipitation.
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