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What’s the climate like in Gjirokastër?

The current climate in Gjirokastër features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 13°C throughout the year. 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, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Albania? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Tirana, Durrës, Sarandë, or explore 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 nice 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.

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Climate Table of Gjirokastër

The climate table of Gjirokastër shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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.

Temperature per Month in Gjirokastër, Albania,

Average Precipitation per Month in Gjirokastër

This graph shows how much rainfall Gjirokastër, Albania, gets on average per month. Rainfall 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 rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Gjirokastër, Albania,

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 centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Gjirokastër, Albania,

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.

UV Index per Month in Gjirokastër, Albania,

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.

Yearly Temperature in Gjirokastër, Albania,

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 millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Gjirokastër, Albania,

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 centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Gjirokastër, Albania,

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Average Weather in Gjirokastër by Month

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