Albania

Albania Weather in December

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

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Sarandë Tirana Durrës Vlorë

Planning a trip to Albania this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Albania in December

Albania offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In December, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to mild, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Valbonë at 4°C (39°F) and mild in Divjakë at 14°C (57°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Divjakë and -4°C (25°F) in Valbonë.

For a closer look at conditions across Albania, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Korçë with an average of 94 mm (3.7 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Razëm with 245 mm (9.6 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Albania in December

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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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Albania?

Temperature range in Albania (December)

Precipitation variation in Albania (December)

Sarandë

In December Sarandë generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
233 mm (9.2 in)
209 mm (8.2 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sarandë →

Tirana

In December Tirana generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
103 hours
93 hours
131 hours
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Tirana →

Ksamil

In December Ksamil generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
204 mm (8 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ksamil →

Durrës

In December Durrës generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
103 hours
93 hours
131 hours
Monthly rainfall
185 mm (7.3 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Durrës →

Vlorë

In December Vlorë generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
117 hours
100 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
155 mm (6.1 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Vlorë →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sarandë 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 209 mm (8.2 in)
Tirana 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)
Durrës 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 164 mm (6.5 in)
Vlorë 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Shkodër 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 235 mm (9.3 in)
Pogradec 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)

Albania weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Albania in December?

Albania typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Sarandë average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Albania in December?

Average temperatures in Albania during December range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Sarandë.

Does Albania get a lot of rain in December?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Sarandë records an average of 209 mm (8.2 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Albania.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Albania?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Sarandë, December may not be the ideal time to visit Albania.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Sarandë. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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