AI-generatedGolem at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,750 h
- Rain a year
- 995 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 13 m
Climate in Golem
Golem has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year, Golem is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Golem
The best time to visit Golem is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to October. The wettest month is November with 146 mm of precipitation.
Golem through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Golem in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 17–24 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Golem in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 28–31 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Golem in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 19–28 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Golem in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 13–14 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & 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 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:5218:03
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 17:25–18:20
- 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 Golem compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The sea cools from 23° to 21°. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 12° |
| Sea | 23° | 21° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Golem in October?
In October, Golem is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 119 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Golem.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min06:52 – 18:03
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %72 %
- Seaweight 25 %66 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- 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
Compare two months in Golem
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Golem: score 100 against 66. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 66 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 23° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 20° |
| Sea | 21.6° | 24.7° |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h | 11.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 119 mm | 20 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 22 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Golem month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January13° · Sea 15° · 4.9 h
In January, Golem is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 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 Golem.
Golem in January19February14° · Sea 15° · 5.5 h
In February, Golem is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 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 Golem.
Golem in February23March17° · Sea 15° · 6.7 h
In March, Golem is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 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 Golem.
Golem in March30April20° · Sea 16° · 7.3 h
In April, Golem is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 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 Golem.
Golem in April71May24° · Sea 19° · 8.8 h
In May, Golem is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Golem.
Golem in May94June28° · Sea 23° · 10.5 h
In June, Golem is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 33 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Golem.
Golem in June100July31° · Sea 25° · 11.2 h
In July, Golem is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Golem.
Golem in July98August31° · Sea 25° · 10.3 h
In August, Golem is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 28 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Golem.
Golem in August90September28° · Sea 24° · 8.4 h
In September, Golem is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 93 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 Golem.
Golem in September66October23° · Sea 22° · 6.8 h
In October, Golem is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 119 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Golem.
Golem in October25November19° · Sea 20° · 5.2 h
In November, Golem is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.2 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 Golem.
Golem in November14December14° · Sea 17° · 4.7 h
In December, Golem is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 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 Golem.
Golem 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 Golem
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 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (6°), 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 February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 71 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16 | 13° | 6° | 15.1° | 4.9 h | 11 | 107 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | 14° | 6° | 14.5° | 5.5 h | 11 | 92 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 17° | 8° | 14.6° | 6.7 h | 11 | 100 |
| AprilApr | 30 | 20° | 10° | 15.8° | 7.3 h | 10 | 74 |
| MayMay | 71 | 24° | 14° | 18.9° | 8.8 h | 8 | 56 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 28° | 18° | 22.7° | 10.5 h | 5 | 33 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 31° | 20° | 24.7° | 11.2 h | 3 | 20 |
| AugustAug | 98 | 31° | 21° | 25.2° | 10.3 h | 3 | 28 |
| SeptemberSep | 90 | 28° | 18° | 23.8° | 8.4 h | 9 | 93 |
| OctoberOct | 66 | 23° | 14° | 21.6° | 6.8 h | 9 | 119 |
| NovemberNov | 25 | 19° | 11° | 19.6° | 5.2 h | 12 | 146 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 14° | 7° | 16.9° | 4.7 h | 12 | 126 |
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
41.25° N, 19.53° E · 13 m · Europe/Tirane
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Golem
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.6 – 22.8 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Golem ranges from 14.5 °C in February to 25.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From November to February 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 26.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.1° | 14.4° | 16.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.5° | 13.9° | 15.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.6° | 13.6° | 15.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.8° | 15.2° | 16.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.9° | 17.9° | 20.1° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.7° | 21.9° | 23.8° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.7° | 23.5° | 25.7° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.2° | 23.9° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.8° | 22.7° | 25.2° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 21.6° | 20.6° | 22.8° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.6° | 18.2° | 20.7° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.9° | 15.7° | 18.0° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Golem
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 6.8 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Golem, 61 % 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 Golem: 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, Golem has about 9 rainy days with 119 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Golem
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 80 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 Golem
How breezy and how cloudy Golem 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 Golem typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 44 % of the sky over Golem: mostly sunny, with about 6.8 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 Golem
How often the day gets hot in Golem (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, Golem has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °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 Golem
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Golem 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.
Golem has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).
- 28
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 99
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 66
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,900 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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Golem vs Kavajë
In October the holiday weather in Golem and Kavajë is about equally good (score 66 vs 66). During the day it is about as warm in Kavajë as in Golem. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Golem | Kavajë |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 66 | 66 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Albania in October: the best places
In October, Golem ranks 15 of 24 destinations in this country.
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- 6Krujë21°78
- 7Tepelena23°78
- 8Kukës20°78
- 15GolemThis page23°22°66
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Frequently asked questions about Golem
When is the best time to visit Golem?
The best time to visit Golem 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 Golem?
The sea temperature in Golem ranges from 14.5 °C in February to 25.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Golem in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Golem?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Golem?
The wettest month is November with 146 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 20 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Golem get?
Golem gets around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.2 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Golem in?
Golem is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Golem?
A nonstop flight from London to Golem takes about 2 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,900 km.
Which school holidays are best for Golem?
Golem has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 28, May half-term 76, summer holidays 99, October half-term 66, Christmas holidays 15.