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Vlorë County Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Vlorë County, Albania in January.

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Sarandë Vlorë Ksamil Himarë

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

What to Expect in Vlorë County in January

Vlorë County, Albania is a region in Albania. January in Vlorë County generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Sarandë. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Vlorë County, Albania. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Vlorë County, Albania in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Vlorë with an average of 100 mm (3.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Lukovë with 174 mm (6.9 in).

Explore Vlorë County by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Vlorë County — 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 Vlorë County in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Vlorë County.

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 Vlorë County

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Vlorë County, Albania?

Temperature range in Vlorë County (January)

Precipitation variation in Vlorë County (January)

Sarandë

In January Sarandë generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
209 mm (8.2 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sarandë →

Ksamil

In January Ksamil generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
186 mm (7.3 in)
127 mm (5 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ksamil →

Vlorë

In January Vlorë generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
132 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Vlorë →

Himarë

In January Himarë generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
241 mm (9.5 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Himarë →

Dhërmi

In January Dhërmi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
132 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
214 mm (8.4 in)
152 mm (6 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dhërmi →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Vlorë County, in Albania.

In our records: Albania January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Albania in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Albania dropped to -29°C (-20°F) in Ersekë on January 17, 2012.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Vlorë County in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sarandë 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Vlorë 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Ksamil 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Himarë 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Dhërmi 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Radhimë 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)

Vlorë County weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Vlorë County, Albania in January?

In January, Vlorë County, Albania generally has poor weather conditions. Sarandë sees daytime temperatures near 12°C (54°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Vlorë County, Albania in January?

In Sarandë, the average daytime high in January is 12°C (54°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 6°C (43°F).

Does Vlorë County, Albania get a lot of rain in January?

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Vlorë County, Albania. Average rainfall in Sarandë sits around 146 mm (5.7 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Vlorë County, Albania?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Vlorë County, Albania with often poor weather in Sarandë.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Sarandë. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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