- Sunshine hrs/yr
- 2,545
- Climate Type
- Mediterranean with hot summers and mild, rainy winters
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: climatestotravel.com, weather-atlas.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Spring (April–May) and early autumn (September–October) offer the best balance of pleasant weather, lower rainfall, and thinner crowds for exploring the city.
- Summer heat is amplified in the city center due to dense concrete and stone buildings radiating warmth—plan outdoor sightseeing for early morning or after 6 PM.
- November and December are the wettest and greyest months; expect frequent rain and plan indoor activities. Winter isn't freezing but is damp and overcast.
- Snow is genuinely rare in Tirana proper; even light dustings usually melt by midday. If substantial snow falls, the city typically shuts down as locals treat it as a special event.
- Peak summer (July–August) attracts crowds and commands higher accommodation prices. Many locals flee to coastal towns during these months.
- Winter (November–February) offers the lowest prices and quietest tourism experience, but many accommodation options in tourist areas may have reduced hours or be closed.
Best Months
May
- Season
- spring
- Characteristics
- Mild temperatures (15–25°C (59–77°F) / 59–77°F), moderate rainfall, fewer crowds
September
- Season
- early autumn
- Characteristics
- Pleasant warmth (16–25°C (61–77°F) / 61–77°F), moderate rainfall, film festivals and cultural events
June
- Season
- early summer
- Characteristics
- Warm (19–29°C (66–84°F) / 66–84°F), low rainfall, long daylight hours
Worst Months
November
- Season
- late autumn
- Characteristics
- Highest rainfall of year (120 mm / 4.7 in), cool temperatures (10–16°C (50–61°F) / 50–61°F), frequent rainy days
December
- Season
- early winter
- Characteristics
- Grey skies, cold (5–11°C (41–52°F) / 41–52°F), substantial rainfall (99 mm / 3.9 in)
Humidity
- Lowest Percent
- 58
- Highest Percent
- 74
- Lowest Month
- July
- Highest Month
- November
- Annual Pattern
- high throughout year
Rainfall
- Character
- Mediterranean pattern: abundant winter/autumn rain, very dry summer
- Dry Season
- June–August (minimal rainfall)
- Wet Season
- November–February (peak rainfall)
- Driest Month
- August
- Wettest Month
- November
- Annual Total Mm
- 1262
- Driest Month Mm
- 20
- Wettest Month Mm
- 120
- Annual Total Inches
- 50
- Driest Month Inches
- 0.8
- Wettest Month Inches
- 4.7
Snowfall
- Status
- very rare in city proper
- Peak Month
- February
- Peak Month Mm
- 10
- Annual Snow Days
- 1.3
- Peak Month Inches
- 0.39
- Occurrence Frequency
- Occurs once every 3–5 years; light dustings more common in January–February but melt by noon; substantial snowfall extremely rare (last major snow 2017, previous major snow 1985)
- Annual Snow Accumulation Mm
- 11
- Annual Snow Accumulation Inches
- 0.43
- Note
- Surrounding mountains receive much more snow; when snow does fall in city, it is a significant event that often makes news
Sunshine
- Annual Hours
- 2545
- Darkest Month
- December
- Sunniest Month
- July
- Darkest Month Hours Per Day
- 3.1
- Sunniest Month Hours Per Day
- 11.8
Peak Season
- Months
- July–August
- Rainfall
- minimal (20–40 mm / 0.8–1.6 in per month)
- Temperature
- 29–31°C (84–88°F), can reach 38–40°C (100–104°F) during heat waves
- Tourism Level
- peak
- Notes
- Hot, dry, longest days; higher accommodation costs; can be oppressively hot in city due to concrete heat retention
Climate Type
Mediterranean with hot summers and mild, rainy winters
UV Index Range
- Peak Month
- July
- Winter Low
- 3
- Summer High
- 7
Off Peak Season
- Months
- November–February
- Rainfall
- frequent and substantial (99–120 mm / 3.9–4.7 in per month)
- Temperature
- 5–11°C (41–52°F)
- Tourism Level
- off-peak
- Notes
- Lower costs, fewer crowds, many attractions remain open in city center; lower atmospheric conditions; occasional light snowfall (rare)
Temperature Range
- Frost Risk
- rare occurrence late October to early May; temperatures below −10°C (50°F) almost never seen
- Record Low
- -10
- Record High
- 43
- Record Low F
- 14
- Coldest Month
- January
- Record High F
- 109.5
- Warmest Month
- August
- Record Low Year
- 1968
- Record High Year
- 2023
- Annual Variation Celsius
- 19.4
- Annual Variation Fahrenheit
- 67
Coldest Avg
- Low
- 3.4
- High
- 9.2
- Low F
- 38.1
- High F
- 48.6
Warmest Avg
- Low
- 22.7
- High
- 30.7
- Low F
- 72.9
- High F
- 87.3
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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