Gjirokastra weather in January (Albania)

Planning a trip to Gjirokastra in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Gjirokastra generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 10°C, while nights can cool down to about 1°C. On average, January has the most moderate temperatures of the year.

Gjirokastra in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Gjirokastra. May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gjirokastra climate page with graphs.

 

Gjirokastra, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 148 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 71%  

Where to go in Albania in January

Find out more about the weather in Albania in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Gjirokastra in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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