Weather in January in Albania
What is the weather like in Albania in January?
The weather in Albania in January is in general poor. January is a winter month in Albania.
In January the average maximum daytime temperatures are cold and range from 3°C (37°F) in Kukës to 11°C (52°F) in Tirana. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Tirana and -2°C (28°F) in Kukës. It is one of the coldest months of the year.
Precipitation ranges from high in Sarandë with 120mm (4.7inch) rainfall to heavy in Gjirokastra with 290mm (11inch) rainfall.
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Popular destinations in Albania
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Albania?
Average weather in Sarandë
In January Sarandë generally has cold temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (38°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Tirana
In January Tirana generally has cold temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Ksamil
In January Ksamil generally has cold temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (38°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Durrës
In January Durrës generally has cold temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Vlorë
In January Vlorë generally has cold temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to go to Albania?
In our opinion January is not the best time to visit Albania with commonly poor weather in Sarandë.
On average the best time to visit Albania is in May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Sarandë.
The worst months are January, February, March, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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