AI-generatedGjirokastër at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,520 h
- Rain a year
- 1,567 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 286 m
Climate in Gjirokastër
Gjirokastër 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 10 °C. With around 2,520 hours of sunshine a year, Gjirokastër is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:4918:02
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 06:32–07:25 · evening 17:25–18:18
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:21–06:32 · evening 18:18–18:29
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 Gjirokastër in October?
In October, Gjirokastër is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 177 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Gjirokastër.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 13 min06:49 – 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
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Tirane
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %57 %
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 Gjirokastër
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 6.2 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Gjirokastër, 55 % 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 Gjirokastër
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 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 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 Gjirokastër: 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, Gjirokastër has about 10 rainy days with 177 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Gjirokastër
How breezy and how cloudy Gjirokastër 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 Gjirokastër 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 46 % of the sky over Gjirokastër: variable cloud, with about 6.2 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 Gjirokastër
How often the day gets hot in Gjirokastër (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, Gjirokastër has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °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 Gjirokastër
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 (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (5°), 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 43 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 | 26 | 10° | 5° | 4.4 h | 13 | 195 |
| FebruaryFeb | 32 | 11° | 5° | 4.8 h | 12 | 165 |
| MarchMar | 44 | 13° | 7° | 5.9 h | 13 | 150 |
| AprilApr | 64 | 16° | 10° | 6.7 h | 12 | 97 |
| MayMay | 84 | 20° | 14° | 8.1 h | 10 | 70 |
| JuneJun | 97 | 24° | 18° | 9.8 h | 5 | 35 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 27° | 21° | 10.8 h | 3 | 16 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 27° | 21° | 9.7 h | 4 | 22 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 23° | 18° | 7.7 h | 9 | 117 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 19° | 14° | 6.2 h | 10 | 177 |
| NovemberNov | 49 | 15° | 10° | 4.4 h | 14 | 286 |
| DecemberDec | 28 | 11° | 7° | 4.0 h | 14 | 238 |
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
40.08° N, 20.14° E · 286 m · Europe/Tirane
Best time to visit Gjirokastër
The best time to visit Gjirokastër is from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. Rain is most frequent in March and from November to January; the wettest month is November with 286 mm.
Gjirokastër through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gjirokastër in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–20 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Gjirokastër in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Gjirokastër in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–23 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Gjirokastër in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–11 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Gjirokastër for you.
Your best months: June
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Compare two months in Gjirokastër
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July has the better holiday weather in Gjirokastër: score 100 against 78. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. July has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 78 | 100better |
| Day high | 19° | 27° |
| Night low | 14° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h | 10.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 177 mm | 16 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 14 |
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
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar, Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Gjirokastër month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
26January10° · 4 h
In January, Gjirokastër is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 195 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gjirokastër.
Gjirokastër in January32February11° · 5 h
In February, Gjirokastër is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 165 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gjirokastër.
Gjirokastër in February44March13° · 6 h
In March, Gjirokastër is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 150 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Gjirokastër.
Gjirokastër in March64April16° · 7 h
In April, Gjirokastër is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Gjirokastër.
Gjirokastër in April84May20° · 8 h
In May, Gjirokastër is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Gjirokastër.
Gjirokastër in May97June24° · 10 h
In June, Gjirokastër is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Gjirokastër.
Gjirokastër in June100July27° · 11 h
In July, Gjirokastër is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Gjirokastër.
Gjirokastër in July100August27° · 10 h
In August, Gjirokastër is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Gjirokastër.
Gjirokastër in August85September23° · 8 h
In September, Gjirokastër is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 117 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Gjirokastër.
Gjirokastër in September78October19° · 6 h
In October, Gjirokastër is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 177 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Gjirokastër.
Gjirokastër in October49November15° · 4 h
In November, Gjirokastër is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 286 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Gjirokastër.
Gjirokastër in November28December11° · 4 h
In December, Gjirokastër is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 238 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gjirokastër.
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Gjirokastër vs. Sarandë
In October the holiday weather in Gjirokastër and Sarandë is about equally good (score 78 vs. 77). During the day Sarandë is 3 °C warmer than Gjirokastër.
| in October | Gjirokastër | Sarandë |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 78 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 22° |
| Sea | – | 22° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
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Planning a trip to Gjirokastër
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Gjirokastër 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.
Gjirokastër has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 27).
- 58
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 87
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 27
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 55 min
- Distance
- 2,030 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 Gjirokastër
When is the best time to visit Gjirokastër?
The best time to visit Gjirokastër is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Gjirokastër?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Gjirokastër?
Rain is most frequent in March and from November to January; the wettest month is November with 286 mm. The driest month is July with 16 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gjirokastër get?
Gjirokastër gets around 2,520 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.8 hours a day; in December there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Gjirokastër in?
Gjirokastër uses the time zone Europe/Tirane: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Gjirokastër?
A nonstop flight from London to Gjirokastër takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,030 km.
Which school holidays are best for Gjirokastër?
Gjirokastër has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 58, May half-term 87, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 27.
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