Shkodër weather in January (Shkoder County, Albania)

Curious about the January weather in Shkodër? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Shkodër typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 10°C, while night temperatures can drop to 2°C. During this period, the city experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Shkodër in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 170 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 122 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Shkodër. June typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Shkodër, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 170 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 122 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Ulcinj, Montenegro (29 KM, 18 Miles).

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 Shkodër in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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