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Weather in January in Gjirokastër County

Planning a getaway to Gjirokastër County this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Gjirokastër County in January?

Gjirokastër County is a region in Albania. January in Gjirokastër County generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C in Përmet to 10°C in Gjirokastër. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Gjirokastër and -2°C in Përmet. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

For specific regional insights in Gjirokastër County, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Përmet with an average of 112 mm to high snow/rainfall in Gjirokastër with 149 mm.

Average sunshine

Gjirokastër enjoys a balanced 145 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

For a more detailed look at Gjirokastër County's conditions throughout the year, check out our Gjirokastër County climate page.

Where to go in Gjirokastër County in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Gjirokastër County on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Albania, check out our Gjirokastër County's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in Gjirokastër County?

Gjirokastër

In January Gjirokastër generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Gjirokastër
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
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19°C 
9°C 
2,678 hours 
1470 mm 
131 days 
10°C 
1°C 
145 hours 
149 mm 
14 days 
poor 
11°C 
2°C 
132 hours 
165 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Gjirokastër

Përmet

In January Përmet generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Përmet
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
18°C 
7°C 
1147 mm 
132 days 
8°C 
-2°C 
112 mm 
14 days 
poor 
9°C 
-1°C 
128 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Përmet

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Is January the best time to visit Gjirokastër County?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Gjirokastër County due to the typically poor weather in Gjirokastër.

On average, the best time to visit Gjirokastër County is in May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Gjirokastër. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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