Average Monthly Sunshine in Albania

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Albania receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Albania experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, sees up to 196 hours of sunshine, while April, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 137 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1968 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 6.5 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. April, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.6 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Albania’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Albania enjoys an average of 1968 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

April, Albania’s wettest month, receives 226 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Albania Precipitation page.