Tirana Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Tirana is an exciting and affordable city trip destination where you can easily spend several days. From Tirana, you can make trips to the mountainous hinterland or visit the seaside town of Dürres, allowing you to combine a city break with a beach holiday.
Tirana lies over 100 meters (328 ft) above sea level, still in the flatter part of Albania. The city has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and fairly mild winters. Frost can occur from late October (though it is rare) until early May. Temperatures below -10°C (14°F) are almost never seen. In summer, it can get quite hot in the city. You'll notice the heat tends to linger between the stone and concrete buildings. August is the warmest month, averaging 31°C (88°F). In winter, January is the coldest month, with an average of 11°C (52°F).
Summer is also the driest period in Tirana. August, the driest month, averages only 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain. Winter is much wetter, with 151 mm (5.9 in) of rainfall in November, the wettest month. Over the year, Tirana gets around 1262 mm (50 in) of precipitation. July is the sunniest month, with an average of 354 hours of sunshine. In December the days get darker and this month has the least sunshine, with only 93 hours. The number of days with snow can usually be counted on one or two hands each year.
Monthly Temperature in Tirana
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Tirana. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C (88°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 11°C (52°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 19°C (66°F) in August to 2°C (36°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Tirana
Tirana has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1262 mm (50 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Tirana can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 151 mm (5.9 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 40 mm (1.6 in) of precipitation spread across 6 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Tirana 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 Tirana
Tirana can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.1 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Humidity in Tirana by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Tirana.
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
Wind Speed in Tirana
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s (2 knots) and 1 m/s (2 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Tirana 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Tirana
During the months of April, May, June, July, September and October, Tirana enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 19°C (65°F) to 30°C (86°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 40 mm (1.6 in) in July to 128 mm (5 in) in October. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
