Durrës at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,990 h
- Rain a year
- 995 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Durrës
Durrës has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,990 hours of sunshine a year, Durrës is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.9 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Durrës in October?
In October, Durrës is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 119 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Durrës.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min06:52 – 18:03
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Tirane
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %25 %
- Seaweight 25 %64 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %61 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Durrës
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.4 – 22.7 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Durrës ranges from 14.3 °C in February to 25.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From October to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 23.9 and 26.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.9° | 14.1° | 16.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.3° | 13.7° | 15.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.4° | 13.5° | 15.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.7° | 15.1° | 16.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 19.0° | 17.9° | 20.1° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.8° | 21.9° | 23.7° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.7° | 23.6° | 25.8° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.1° | 23.9° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.7° | 22.6° | 25.2° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 21.5° | 20.4° | 22.7° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.4° | 18.1° | 20.5° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.7° | 15.5° | 17.9° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Durrës
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 7.1 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Durrës, 63 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Durrës: 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, Durrës has about 9 rainy days with 119 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 19 | 11° | 7° | 14.9° | 5.9 h | 11 | 107 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 12° | 7° | 14.3° | 6.4 h | 11 | 92 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 14° | 9° | 14.4° | 7.6 h | 11 | 100 |
| AprilApr | 28 | 17° | 11° | 15.7° | 8.1 h | 10 | 74 |
| MayMay | 51 | 21° | 15° | 19.0° | 9.2 h | 8 | 56 |
| JuneJun | 93 | 25° | 19° | 22.8° | 11.3 h | 5 | 33 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 27° | 22° | 24.7° | 11.9 h | 3 | 20 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 27° | 22° | 25.1° | 11.1 h | 3 | 28 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 24° | 19° | 23.7° | 8.5 h | 9 | 93 |
| OctoberOct | 51 | 21° | 16° | 21.5° | 7.1 h | 9 | 119 |
| NovemberNov | 25 | 17° | 12° | 19.4° | 5.5 h | 12 | 146 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 13° | 8° | 16.7° | 5.4 h | 12 | 126 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
41.32° N, 19.45° E · 0 m · Europe/Tirane
Best time to visit Durrës
The best time to visit Durrës is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. Rain is most frequent from November to December; the wettest month is November with 146 mm.
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Durrës for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Dec
12 or more rainy days
Durrës month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January11° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In January, Durrës is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Durrës.
Durrës in January22February12° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In February, Durrës is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Durrës.
Durrës in February26March14° · Sea 14° · 8 h
In March, Durrës is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Durrës.
Durrës in March28April17° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In April, Durrës is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Durrës.
Durrës in April51May21° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In May, Durrës is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Durrës.
Durrës in May93June25° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In June, Durrës is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 33 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Durrës.
Durrës in June100July27° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In July, Durrës is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Durrës.
Durrës in July100August27° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In August, Durrës is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 28 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Durrës.
Durrës in August86September24° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In September, Durrës is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 93 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Durrës.
Durrës in September51October21° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In October, Durrës is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 119 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Durrës.
Durrës in October25November17° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In November, Durrës is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 146 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Durrës.
Durrës in November17December13° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In December, Durrës is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 126 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Durrës.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,890 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Durrës
When is the best time to visit Durrës?
The best time to visit Durrës is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Durrës?
The sea temperature in Durrës ranges from 14.3 °C in February to 25.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Durrës in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Durrës?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Durrës?
Rain is most frequent from November to December; the wettest month is November with 146 mm. The driest month is July with 20 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Durrës get?
Durrës gets around 2,990 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.9 hours a day; in December there are 5.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Durrës in?
Durrës uses the time zone Europe/Tirane: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Durrës?
A nonstop flight from London to Durrës takes about 2 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,890 km.
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