What’s the climate like in Gjirokastër?
The current climate of Gjirokastër features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 34°C during the day to lows of 13°C. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Gjirokastër in recent years was 40°C in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 1°C in January 2017.
On average, Gjirokastër gets 1156 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 5,2 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Albania? Check out the weather and climate in places like Tirana, Durrës, Sarandë, or have a look at other destinations in Albania.
Best time to visit Gjirokastër?
The best time to visit Gjirokastër for sunny weather is April through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Gjirokastër. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Gjirokastër
The climate table of Gjirokastër shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 13 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 23 | 20 | 15 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 158 | 141 | 104 | 49 | 82 | 42 | 15 | 31 | 72 | 108 | 203 | 151 |
| Snow (cm) | 2,5 | 1,1 | 1,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 0 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 13°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1156 mm per year, averaging 96 mm per month
- Snowfall: 5,2 cm per year
- Driest months: 15 mm in July, 31 mm in August and 42 mm in June
- Wettest months: 203 mm in November, 158 mm in January and 151 mm in December
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Gjirokastër
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Gjirokastër, Albania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Gjirokastër
This graph shows how much precipitation Gjirokastër, Albania, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Gjirokastër
This graph shows how much snow Gjirokastër, Albania, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Gjirokastër
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Gjirokastër, Albania. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Gjirokastër
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Gjirokastër, Albania. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Gjirokastër
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Gjirokastër, Albania, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Gjirokastër
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Gjirokastër, Albania, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Gjirokastër by Month
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