Albania · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Sarande are May, June and July, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Sarande sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 28°C, and its coolest in January (around 11°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1466mm — December is typically the wettest month (~253mm) and July the driest (~18mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from October to March — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° / 6°C | 145mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | 12° / 6°C | 171mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| March | 14° / 8°C | 140mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 17° / 11°C | 100mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 21° / 15°C | 64mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 25° / 20°C | 33mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 28° / 22°C | 18mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 28° / 23°C | 33mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 25° / 20°C | 110mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 21° / 16°C | 159mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 16° / 11°C | 242mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| December | 12° / 8°C | 253mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
January in Sarande is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (43°F). Expect roughly 145mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
February in Sarande is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (53°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (43°F). Expect roughly 171mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
March in Sarande is chilly, with average daytime highs around 14°C (56°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 140mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
April in Sarande is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (62°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 100mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Sarande is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (60°F). Expect roughly 64mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Sarande is warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (67°F). Expect roughly 33mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Sarande is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (72°F). Expect roughly 18mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
August in Sarande is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 33mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
September in Sarande is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (76°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (67°F). Expect roughly 110mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
October in Sarande is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (69°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (60°F). Expect roughly 159mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
November in Sarande is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 242mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
December in Sarande is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 253mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket