Shkodër Climate by Month
Shkodër experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to cold weather.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Shkodër is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 10°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 2°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Shkodër has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1850 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives heavy rainfall, averaging 255 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 45 mm over 6 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Shkodër. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Shkodër.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Shkodër in Albania
During the months of May, 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.
August has an average maximum temperature of 31°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 255 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 45 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 347 hours of sunshine.
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