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Albania Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Albania in August.

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Are you planning a trip a to Albania in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Albania in August

August in Albania generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Lëpushë at 24°C (75°F) and very warm in Karbunara e Vogël at 33°C (91°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Karbunara e Vogël and 12°C (54°F) in Lëpushë. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Albania. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For specific regional insights in Albania, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Lukovë with an average of 21 mm (0.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Valbonë with 95 mm (3.7 in).

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January12°C (54°F) February12°C (54°F) March15°C (59°F) April17°C (63°F) May22°C (72°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September25°C (77°F) October22°C (72°F) November17°C (63°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Albania in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Albania.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Albania

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Albania?

Temperature range in Albania (August)

Precipitation variation in Albania (August)

Sarandë

In August Sarandë generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Sarandë →

Tirana

In August Tirana generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
354 hours
335 hours
269 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
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Ksamil

In August Ksamil generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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Durrës

In August Durrës generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
354 hours
335 hours
269 hours
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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Vlorë

In August Vlorë generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
369 hours
344 hours
279 hours
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Albania in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sarandë 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Tirana 31°C (88°F) 19°C (66°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Durrës 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Vlorë 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Shkodër 31°C (88°F) 20°C (68°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Pogradec 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)

Albania weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Albania in August?

Albania typically experiences excellent weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Sarandë average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 22°C (72°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Albania in August?

Daytime temperatures in Sarandë peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in August, dropping to about 22°C (72°F) overnight.

Does Albania get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Sarandë averages just 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Albania.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Albania?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Albania with overall excellent weather in Sarandë.

Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide excellent weather in Sarandë. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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