Gjirokastra weather in May (Albania)

How does the weather in Gjirokastra usually fare in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During May, Gjirokastra is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 22°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Gjirokastra in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 11 days days of rain.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time 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 May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 70%  

Where to go in Albania in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Gjirokastra, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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