Albania · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Tirana are May, June and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Tirana sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 30°C, and its coolest in January (around 11°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1313mm — November is typically the wettest month (~176mm) and July the driest (~44mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from October to April — 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 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° / 2°C | 115mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | 11° / 3°C | 125mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| March | 15° / 5°C | 128mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 18° / 9°C | 121mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 23° / 13°C | 79mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 26° / 16°C | 65mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 30° / 19°C | 44mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 30° / 19°C | 48mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 26° / 16°C | 104mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 21° / 12°C | 145mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 16° / 7°C | 176mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 11° / 4°C | 163mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
January in Tirana is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (51°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (36°F). Expect roughly 115mm 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 Tirana is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (53°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (37°F). Expect roughly 125mm 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 Tirana is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (58°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (41°F). Expect roughly 128mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
April in Tirana is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (47°F). Expect roughly 121mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
May in Tirana is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 79mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Tirana is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (62°F). Expect roughly 65mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Tirana is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (66°F). Expect roughly 44mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
August in Tirana is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (67°F). Expect roughly 48mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
September in Tirana is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 104mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Tirana is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 145mm 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 Tirana is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (60°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (45°F). Expect roughly 176mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
December in Tirana is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 163mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket