Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in Gjirokastër with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 21°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Gjirokastër in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Gjirokastër with hot temperatures, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights close to 20°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 34°C, with nights close to 19°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Gjirokastër will be around 33°C, with nights close to 19°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 30 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The precipitation chance averages 19% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Gjirokastër. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Gjirokastër in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
34°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
35°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
32°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
30 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
6 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Gjirokastër?
August is a great month to be in Gjirokastër for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Gjirokastër in August
With 40°C, Gjirokastër hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 11°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Gjirokastër
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Gjirokastër, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Gjirokastër
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Gjirokastër, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 6 days of rain in Gjirokastër.
Daily UV Index in August in Gjirokastër
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Gjirokastër, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Gjirokastër Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Gjirokastër, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Gjirokastër Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Gjirokastër, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Gjirokastër
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Average Weather in Gjirokastër by Month
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