About Albania
Albania, officially the Republic of Albania, is a country in Southeastern Europe. It is located in the Balkans, on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas within the Mediterranean Sea, and shares land borders with Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south. With an area of 28,748 km2 (11,100 sq mi), it has a varied range of climatic, geological, hydrological and morphological conditions. Landscapes range from rugged snow-capped mountains in the Albanian Alps and the Korab, Skanderbeg, Pindus and Ceraunian Mountains, to fertile lowland plains extending from the Adriatic and Ionian sea coasts. Tirana is the capital and largest city, followed by Durrës, Vlorë, and Shkodër.
Climate in Tirane
Warmest August, coolest January, driest November, sunniest July. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August.
Monthly climate normals for Tirane, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 11.4°C | 1.7°C | 70mm | 237h |
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| February | 13.6°C | 3.9°C | 97mm | 247h |
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| March | 16°C | 6°C | 145mm | 283h |
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| April | 19°C | 8.7°C | 90mm | 284h |
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| May | 23.3°C | 13.2°C | 88mm | 354h |
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| June | 25.2°C | 15.9°C | 54mm | 404h |
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| July | 31.3°C | 19.8°C | 8mm | 431h |
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| August | 31.5°C | 20.3°C | 43mm | 393h |
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| September | 28.2°C | 17.6°C | 159mm | 320h |
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| October | 21.3°C | 12.3°C | 205mm | 290h |
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| November | 17.6°C | 7.9°C | 6mm | 243h |
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| December | 14.5°C | 8.1°C | 166mm | 178h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
Albania is a country in the Balkan region of Europe with unspoiled beaches, mountainous landscapes, traditional cuisine, archaeological artefacts, unique traditions, low prices and the wild atmosphere of the countryside. It is one of the sunniest countries in Europe. The country has an extensive archaeological heritage; it was part of Ancient Greece, the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire until its first declaration of independence in 1912, becoming a kingdom and then a communist dictatorship before becoming a democratic republic. Albania is one of just a few Muslim majority nations in Europe.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
- Butrint
- Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastër
- Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region
Upcoming public holidays
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