Gjirokastër Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Gjirokastër. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in August to a chilly 10°C (50°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 18°C (64°F) in August to around 1°C (34°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Gjirokastër has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1470 mm (58 in) of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Gjirokastër shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, the wettest month, with an average of 229 mm (9 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 27 mm (1.1 in) of rainfall over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Gjirokastër Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Gjirokastër serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.8 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Gjirokastër.

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 75%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 57%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year