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Albania Weather in February

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

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Thinking about venturing to Albania this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Albania in February

Albania has a wide variety of climate types. During February, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Valbonë at 4°C (39°F) to mild in Karbunara e Vogël at 14°C (57°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Karbunara e Vogël and -5°C (23°F) in Valbonë.

To explore the conditions in Albania in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Korçë with an average of 86 mm (3.4 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Razëm with 199 mm (7.8 in).

Explore Albania by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Albania — and find the best time to visit. (based on Sarandë)

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 February

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 February for some of the most popular destinations in Albania?

Temperature range in Albania (February)

Precipitation variation in Albania (February)

Sarandë

In February Sarandë generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Sarandë →

Tirana

In February Tirana generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
131 hours
122 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
127 mm (5 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Tirana →

Ksamil

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

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Ksamil →

Durrës

In February Durrës generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
131 hours
122 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Durrës →

Vlorë

In February Vlorë generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
143 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Vlorë →

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In our records: Albania February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Albania in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in Albania was -16°C (3°F) in Çorovodë on February 13, 2004.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sarandë 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
Tirana 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Durrës 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Vlorë 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Shkodër 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 193 mm (7.6 in)
Pogradec 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)

Albania weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Albania in February?

In February, Albania generally has poor weather conditions. Sarandë sees daytime temperatures near 12°C (54°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Albania in February?

Daytime temperatures in Sarandë peak at roughly 12°C (54°F) in February, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

Does Albania get a lot of rain in February?

Yes. February brings heavy rainfall to Albania, with Sarandë averaging around 161 mm (6.3 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Albania?

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

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

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