When is the best time to go to Gjirokastër

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Gjirokastër, Albania. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Gjirokastër weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Gjirokastër are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Gjirokastër January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 172mm 4.1hrs 10.7hrs

Cool and wet weather often prevails in Gjirokastër during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gjirokastër for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Gjirokastër and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Gjirokastër with around 172mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Gjirokastër February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 155mm 4.7hrs 11.6hrs

February in Gjirokastër is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gjirokastër for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Gjirokastër and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gjirokastër with around 155mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Gjirokastër March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 121mm 5.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Gjirokastër is characteristically cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gjirokastër for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Gjirokastër and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gjirokastër with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Gjirokastër April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 90mm 6.9hrs 14.2hrs

Gjirokastër's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gjirokastër.

April is in the spring in Gjirokastër and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Gjirokastër with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Gjirokastër May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 70mm 8.7hrs 15.3hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Gjirokastër and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gjirokastër.

May is in the spring in Gjirokastër and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gjirokastër with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Gjirokastër June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 39mm 10.5hrs 10.7hrs

June is a reasonably dry month in Gjirokastër and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Gjirokastër, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Gjirokastër and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Gjirokastër with around 39mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Gjirokastër July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 26mm 12.2hrs 11.6hrs

July in Gjirokastër is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gjirokastër, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Gjirokastër and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gjirokastër with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Gjirokastër August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 34mm 10.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Gjirokastër is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gjirokastër, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Gjirokastër and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Gjirokastër with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Gjirokastër September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 70mm 8.8hrs 14.2hrs

Gjirokastër's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Gjirokastër.

September is in the fall / autumn in Gjirokastër and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Gjirokastër with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Gjirokastër October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 144mm 6.6hrs 15.3hrs

October is a wet month in Gjirokastër and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gjirokastër for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Gjirokastër and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Gjirokastër with around 144mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Gjirokastër November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 216mm 4.7hrs 10.7hrs

November in Gjirokastër is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gjirokastër for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Gjirokastër and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gjirokastër with around 216mm 8.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Gjirokastër December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 225mm 3.7hrs 11.6hrs

December in Gjirokastër is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gjirokastër for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Gjirokastër and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Gjirokastër with around 225mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Gjirokastër weather stats

Gjirokastër weather statistics
Hottest month: August 27.8°C 82°F
Driest month: July 26mm 1ins
Sunniest month: July 12.2hrs
Coldest month: January 7.6°C 45.7°F
Wettest month: December 225mm 8.9ins
Warmest sea: August 25.6°C 78.1°F
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