Albania weather in January
Planning a journey to Albania this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Albania in January?
Albania offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to moderate, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. The month of January is in the winter season.
During the day the temperature is cold in Lëpushë at 3°C and moderate in Divjakë at 13°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Divjakë and -5°C in Lëpushë. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Korçë with an average of 76 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Lukovë with 174 mm.
For specific regional insights in Albania for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Albania climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Albania?
Average weather in Sarandë
In January Sarandë generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Tirana
In January Tirana generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Ksamil
In January Ksamil generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Durrës
In January Durrës generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Vlorë
In January Vlorë generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Albania?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Sarandë, January may not be the ideal time to visit Albania.
On average, the best time to visit Albania is in May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Sarandë. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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