AI-generatedBerat at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,600 h
- Rain a year
- 916 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 66 m
Climate in Berat
Berat has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,600 hours of sunshine a year, Berat is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:5018:02
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:33–07:27 · evening 17:25–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:22–06:33 · evening 18:19–18:29
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Berat in October?
In October, Berat is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 96 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Berat.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min06:50 – 18:02
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Tirane
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %65 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Berat
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.3 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Berat, 56 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Berat
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Berat: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Berat has about 9 rainy days with 96 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Berat
How breezy and how cloudy Berat is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Berat typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 44 % of the sky over Berat: mostly sunny, with about 6.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Berat
How often the day gets hot in Berat (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Berat has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Berat
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to July and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 39 | 11° | 2° | 4.5 h | 10 | 97 |
| FebruaryFeb | 48 | 13° | 2° | 5.1 h | 10 | 84 |
| MarchMar | 65 | 16° | 4° | 6.3 h | 11 | 100 |
| AprilApr | 78 | 20° | 8° | 6.9 h | 11 | 79 |
| MayMay | 87 | 24° | 12° | 8.5 h | 9 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 29° | 17° | 10.1 h | 6 | 37 |
| JulyJul | 68 | 32° | 19° | 10.9 h | 4 | 22 |
| AugustAug | 65 | 32° | 20° | 9.9 h | 4 | 27 |
| SeptemberSep | 87 | 27° | 16° | 7.9 h | 8 | 79 |
| OctoberOct | 81 | 22° | 12° | 6.3 h | 9 | 96 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 17° | 8° | 4.6 h | 11 | 122 |
| DecemberDec | 41 | 12° | 4° | 4.3 h | 11 | 109 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
40.71° N, 19.95° E · 66 m · Europe/Tirane
Best time to visit Berat
The best time to visit Berat is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to November. The wettest month is November with 122 mm of precipitation.
Berat through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Berat in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 16–24 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Berat in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–32 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Berat in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 17–27 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Berat in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–13 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Berat for you.
Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Berat
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Berat: score 87 against 81. In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 81 | 87better |
| Day high | 22° | 24° |
| Night low | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 8.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Rainfall | 96 mm | 66 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Berat month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
39January11° · 5 h
In January, Berat is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Berat.
Berat in January48February13° · 5 h
In February, Berat is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Berat.
Berat in February65March16° · 6 h
In March, Berat is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Berat.
Berat in March78April20° · 7 h
In April, Berat is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Berat.
Berat in April87May24° · 9 h
In May, Berat is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Berat.
Berat in May83June29° · 10 h
In June, Berat is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Berat.
Berat in June68July32° · 11 h
In July, Berat is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Berat.
Berat in July65August32° · 10 h
In August, Berat is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Berat.
Berat in August87September27° · 8 h
In September, Berat is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 79 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Berat.
Berat in September81October22° · 6 h
In October, Berat is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 96 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Berat.
Berat in October66November17° · 5 h
In November, Berat is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 122 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Berat.
Berat in November41December12° · 4 h
In December, Berat is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Berat.
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Berat vs. Vlorë
In October the holiday weather in Berat and Vlorë is about equally good (score 81 vs. 83). During the day it is about as warm in Vlorë as in Berat. Vlorë gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Berat | Vlorë |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 81 | 83 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sea | – | 22° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Berat ranks 1 of 8 destinations in this country.
- BeratThis page22°81
- 2Tirana21°81
- 3Gjirokastër19°78
- 4Shkodër20°76
- 5Vlorë22°22°59
- 6Sarandë22°22°57
- 7Ksamil21°22°52
- 8Durrës21°22°49
Planning a trip to Berat
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Berat in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Berat has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 40).
- 74
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 86
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 66
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 81
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 40
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,970 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Berat
When is the best time to visit Berat?
The best time to visit Berat is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Berat?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Berat?
The wettest month is November with 122 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 22 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Berat get?
Berat gets around 2,600 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.9 hours a day; in December there are 4.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Berat in?
Berat uses the time zone Europe/Tirane: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Berat?
A nonstop flight from London to Berat takes about 2 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,970 km.
Which school holidays are best for Berat?
Berat has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 40). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 86, Summer holidays 66, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 40.
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