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Albania Weather in March

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

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Considering a trip to Albania this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Albania in March

The weather in Albania in March can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Lëpushë at 7°C (45°F) to mild in Karbunara e Vogël at 18°C (64°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Karbunara e Vogël and -2°C (28°F) in Lëpushë.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Korçë with an average of 83 mm (3.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Razëm with 180 mm (7.1 in).

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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 March

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 March for some of the most popular destinations in Albania?

Temperature range in Albania (March)

Precipitation variation in Albania (March)

Sarandë

In March Sarandë generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
161 mm (6.3 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Sarandë →

Tirana

In March Tirana generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
122 hours
161 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Tirana →

Ksamil

In March Ksamil generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
very good
Climate in Ksamil →

Durrës

In March Durrës generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
122 hours
161 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
Climate in Durrës →

Vlorë

In March Vlorë generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
173 hours
226 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
very good
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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sarandë 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Tirana 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Durrës 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Vlorë 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Shkodër 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Pogradec 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)

Albania weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Albania in March?

In March, Albania generally has mixed weather conditions. Sarandë sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in Albania in March?

Sarandë averages a daytime maximum of 15°C (59°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

Does Albania get a lot of rain in March?

Sarandë typically receives notable rainfall in March, about 132 mm (5.2 in) on average across Albania.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Albania?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Albania with often mixed weather in Sarandë.

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

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