Tirana, Albania Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Tirana
Tirana runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. August averages 1.2 inches (30 mm) while the wet season peaks in November at 7.6 inches (192 mm). Highs range from 52°F (11°C) to 89°F (32°C).
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 89°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 52°F (11°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 104°F (40°C) high · 15°F (-9°C) low
- Wettest month: November (11 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: Mediterranean
- Annual swing: 20°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
- Snow: about 1 days a year
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 2
- Average humidity: 67%
Temperatures through the year
At its warmest, in July, Tirana runs to 89°F (32°C) in the afternoon and back to 69°F (21°C) by dawn. January sits at the other end of the year: 52°F (11°C) by day, 36°F (2°C) at night. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 104°F (40°C) and bottoms at 15°F (-9°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of.
Rain, sun and snow
November is the wettest month at 7.6 inches (192 mm) over 11 days; August is the driest. Sunshine averages 10.0 hours a day over the year, peaking in July at 13.8 hours. Relative humidity averages 67% across the year, drier than about 75% of the cities we track. Three of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is September through October.
How Tirana compares
- Tirana sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 61°F (16°C) as an annual average, 53.5 inches (1359 mm) of precipitation and 10.0 hours of sun a day.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52° | 36° | 12 | 6.9 in | 6.8 h/day | 70% |
| February | 56° | 40° | 10 | 4.4 in | 8.1 h/day | 68% |
| March | 60° | 43° | 12 | 5.6 in | 9.2 h/day | 67% |
| April | 66° | 48° | 11 | 4.6 in | 10.6 h/day | 67% |
| May | 73° | 56° | 14 | 4.7 in | 11.7 h/day | 70% |
| June | 82° | 64° | 7 | 2.7 in | 13.4 h/day | 67% |
| July | 89° | 69° | 4 | 1.2 in | 13.8 h/day | 59% |
| August | 90° | 69° | 5 | 1.2 in | 12.9 h/day | 58% |
| September | 80° | 63° | 8 | 4.4 in | 10.6 h/day | 65% |
| October | 72° | 55° | 9 | 4.7 in | 9.4 h/day | 69% |
| November | 63° | 48° | 11 | 7.6 in | 7.1 h/day | 72% |
| December | 55° | 40° | 10 | 5.4 in | 7.0 h/day | 73% |
Tirana month by month
Tirana weather in January
January brings highs around 52°F (11°C), lows near 36°F (2°C), about 12 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Tirana.
Tirana weather in February
February brings highs around 56°F (14°C), lows near 40°F (4°C), about 10 wet days.
Tirana weather in March
March brings highs around 60°F (16°C), lows near 43°F (6°C), about 12 wet days.
Tirana weather in April
April brings highs around 66°F (19°C), lows near 48°F (9°C), about 11 wet days.
Tirana weather in May
May brings highs around 73°F (23°C), lows near 56°F (13°C), about 14 wet days.
Tirana weather in June
June brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 64°F (18°C), about 7 wet days.
Tirana weather in July
July brings highs around 89°F (32°C), lows near 69°F (21°C), about 4 wet days - typically the hottest month and the sunniest month of the year in Tirana.
Tirana weather in August
August brings highs around 90°F (32°C), lows near 69°F (21°C), about 5 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Tirana.
Tirana weather in September
September brings highs around 80°F (27°C), lows near 63°F (17°C), about 8 wet days.
Tirana weather in October
October brings highs around 72°F (22°C), lows near 55°F (13°C), about 9 wet days.
Tirana weather in November
November brings highs around 63°F (17°C), lows near 48°F (9°C), about 11 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Tirana.
Tirana weather in December
December brings highs around 55°F (13°C), lows near 40°F (5°C), about 10 wet days.
Seasons in Tirana
Spring (March through May)
Spring stays on the cool side of mild here - highs near 67°F (19°C), nights near 49°F (9°C), and rain falls on around 37 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 10.5 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Tirana runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (31°C) and nights around 67°F (20°C); rain comes on about 17 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 13.4 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Tirana is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 55°F (13°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Tirana runs cool rather than cold, with daytime highs averaging 55°F (13°C) and nights around 39°F (4°C); rain falls on around 32 of the 90 days.
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Best time to visit Tirana
September to November and April is the sweet spot for Tirana - the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable. Expect 73°F (23°C) in the afternoon and around 9 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in September.
Pack for Tirana with light clothing for the warm months, a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season and a compact umbrella or rain shell. July nights average 69°F (21°C), so evenings rarely match the afternoons.
Tirana temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.