AI-generatedFier at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,740 h
- Rain a year
- 903 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 28 m
Climate in Fier
Fier has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,740 hours of sunshine a year, Fier is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Fier
The best time to visit Fier 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 October to November. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The wettest month is November with 122 mm of precipitation.
Fier through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Fier in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–25 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Fier in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–33 °C by day
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Fier in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 19–28 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Fier in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 13–14 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: April – May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
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 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:5118:03
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:35–07:29 · evening 17:26–18:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:24–06:35 · evening 18:20–18:31
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.
October in Fier compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Fier in October?
In October, Fier is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Fier.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min06:51 – 18:03
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %64 %
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
Compare two months in Fier
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 Fier: score 91 against 81. In May, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 91better |
| Daytime high | 24° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h | 8.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 108 mm | 58 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Fier month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
48January13° · 4.9 h
In January, Fier is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Fier.
Fier in January57February14° · 5.4 h
In February, Fier is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Fier.
Fier in February73March17° · 6.7 h
In March, Fier is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Fier.
Fier in March81April21° · 7.3 h
In April, Fier is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Fier.
Fier in April91May25° · 8.8 h
In May, Fier is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Fier.
Fier in May77June30° · 10.5 h
In June, Fier is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Fier.
Fier in June63July33° · 11.3 h
In July, Fier is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Fier.
Fier in July59August33° · 10.3 h
In August, Fier is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 30 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Fier.
Fier in August79September28° · 8.3 h
In September, Fier is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 87 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Fier.
Fier in September81October24° · 6.7 h
In October, Fier is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Fier.
Fier in October72November19° · 5.2 h
In November, Fier is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.2 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 Fier.
Fier in November50December14° · 4.6 h
In December, Fier is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Fier.
Fier in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Fier
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°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 50 days a year, mostly from July to August.
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 | 48 | 13° | 4° | 4.9 h | 11 | 90 |
| FebruaryFeb | 57 | 14° | 5° | 5.4 h | 10 | 80 |
| MarchMar | 73 | 17° | 7° | 6.7 h | 11 | 91 |
| AprilApr | 81 | 21° | 9° | 7.3 h | 10 | 71 |
| MayMay | 91 | 25° | 14° | 8.8 h | 8 | 58 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 30° | 18° | 10.5 h | 6 | 36 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 33° | 20° | 11.3 h | 4 | 23 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 33° | 21° | 10.3 h | 5 | 30 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 28° | 17° | 8.3 h | 9 | 87 |
| OctoberOct | 81 | 24° | 13° | 6.7 h | 9 | 108 |
| NovemberNov | 72 | 19° | 10° | 5.2 h | 11 | 122 |
| DecemberDec | 50 | 14° | 6° | 4.6 h | 12 | 106 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Fier
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 6.7 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Fier, 60 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Fier: 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, Fier has about 9 rainy days with 108 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Fier
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 the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Fier
How breezy and how cloudy Fier 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 Fier typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 46 % of the sky over Fier: variable cloud, with about 6.7 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Fier
How often the day gets hot in Fier (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, Fier has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °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
Planning a trip to Fier
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Fier 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.
Fier has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 49).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 81
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 49
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.8 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
- 1,940 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.
Good to know: Albania
- Currency
- Albanian Lek (ALL)
- Language
- Albanian
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +355
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Fier vs Vlorë
In October the holiday weather in Fier and Vlorë is about equally good (score 81 vs 83). During the day it is about as warm in Vlorë as in Fier.
| in October | Fier | Vlorë |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 83 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 22° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Albania in October: the best places
In October, Fier ranks 2 of 24 destinations in this country.
- Tirana23°82
- 2FierThis page24°81
- 3Berat24°81
- 4Elbasan23°81
- 5Korçë19°80
- 6Tepelena23°78
- 7Përmet22°78
- 8Gjirokastër21°78
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Frequently asked questions about Fier
When is the best time to visit Fier?
The best time to visit Fier 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 Fier?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Fier?
The wettest month is November with 122 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 23 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Fier get?
Fier gets around 2,740 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Fier in?
Fier is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Fier?
A nonstop flight from London to Fier takes about 2 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,940 km.
Which school holidays are best for Fier?
Fier has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 88, summer holidays 60, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 49.