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Kavajë weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Kavajë 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
19 m

Climate in Kavajë

Kavajë 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, Kavajë is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Kavajë

The best time to visit Kavajë 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.

Kavajë through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Kavajë in spring

Mar – May

41

Fair

  • 17–24 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 7.6 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

Kavajë in summer

Jun – Aug

98

Excellent

  • 28–31 °C by day
  • Sea 24 °C
  • 10.7 h of sun a day
  • 12 rainy days in all

Kavajë in autumn

Sep – Nov

60

Good

  • 19–27 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 6.8 h of sun a day
  • 30 rainy days in all

Kavajë in winter

Dec – Feb

16

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

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kavajë for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

66

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 16°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 23°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. 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 Kavajë compared with home

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.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high25°21°
Night-time low16°12°
Sea23°21°
Daylight11.8 h10.5 h

What is the weather like in Kavajë in October?

In October, Kavajë 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 6.7 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 Kavajë.

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 %62 %
  • 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 Kavajë

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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July has the better holiday weather in Kavajë: 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 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Kavajë
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score66100better
Daytime high23°31°
Night-time low14°20°
Sea21.6°24.7°
Sunshine6.7 h11.3 hbetter
Rainy days93better
Rainfall119 mm20 mmbetter
Muggy days1better22

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Kavajë month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

16January13° · Sea 15° · 4.9 h

In January, Kavajë 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 Kavajë.

Kavajë in January
19February14° · Sea 15° · 5.5 h

In February, Kavajë 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 Kavajë.

Kavajë in February
23March17° · Sea 15° · 6.7 h

In March, Kavajë 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 Kavajë.

Kavajë in March
30April20° · Sea 16° · 7.3 h

In April, Kavajë 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 Kavajë.

Kavajë in April
70May24° · Sea 19° · 8.8 h

In May, Kavajë 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 Kavajë.

Kavajë in May
94June28° · Sea 23° · 10.5 h

In June, Kavajë 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 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Kavajë.

Kavajë in June
100July31° · Sea 25° · 11.3 h

In July, Kavajë 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 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 19 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 Kavajë.

Kavajë in July
99August31° · Sea 25° · 10.3 h

In August, Kavajë 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 22 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 Kavajë.

Kavajë in August
90September27° · Sea 24° · 8.4 h

In September, Kavajë is hot: daytime highs average 27 °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 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Kavajë.

Kavajë in September
66October23° · Sea 22° · 6.7 h

In October, Kavajë 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 6.7 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 Kavajë.

Kavajë in October
25November19° · Sea 20° · 5.2 h

In November, Kavajë 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 Kavajë.

Kavajë in November
14December14° · Sea 17° · 4.7 h

In December, Kavajë 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 Kavajë.

Kavajë in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Kavajë

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.

OctoberDay 23°Night 14°Sea 22°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1613°6°15.1°4.9 h11107
FebruaryFeb1914°6°14.5°5.5 h1192
MarchMar2317°8°14.6°6.7 h11100
AprilApr3020°10°15.8°7.3 h1074
MayMay7024°14°18.9°8.8 h856
JuneJun9428°18°22.7°10.5 h533
JulyJul10031°20°24.7°11.3 h320
AugustAug9931°21°25.2°10.3 h328
SeptemberSep9027°18°23.8°8.4 h993
OctoberOct6623°14°21.6°6.7 h9119
NovemberNov2519°11°19.6°5.2 h12146
DecemberDec1414°7°16.9°4.7 h12126

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

41.19° N, 19.56° E · 19 m · Europe/Tirane

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Kavajë

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October21.6°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 20.6 – 22.8 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 21.6°8 in 10 years 20.6° – 22.8°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Kavajë 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.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan15.1°14.4°16.4°cold
FebruaryFeb14.5°13.9°15.2°cold
MarchMar14.6°13.6°15.3°cold
AprilApr15.8°15.2°16.8°cold
MayMay18.9°17.9°20.1°fresh
JuneJun22.7°21.9°23.8°refreshing
JulyJul24.7°23.5°25.7°pleasant
AugustAug25.2°23.9°26.5°pleasant
SeptemberSep23.8°22.7°25.2°pleasant
OctoberOct21.6°20.6°22.8°refreshing
NovemberNov19.6°18.2°20.7°fresh
DecemberDec16.9°15.7°18.0°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Kavajë

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,750 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.7 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 60 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.7 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Kavajë, 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

Rain in Kavajë: 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.

Per year
995 mm on 104 days
Wettest month
Nov · 146 mm
Driest month
Jul · 20 mm
OctoberRainy days 9Rainfall 119 mm

In October, Kavajë has about 9 rainy days with 119 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Kavajë

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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Kavajë

How breezy and how cloudy Kavajë 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.

Year average
17 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 18 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 15 km/h
OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Kavajë 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.

Year average
41 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 14 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 55 %
OctoberCloud cover 44 %Sunshine 6.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 44 % of the sky over Kavajë: mostly sunny, 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Kavajë

How often the day gets hot in Kavajë (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
57 days
Hottest month
Aug · 31 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 23 °C

In October, Kavajë 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 Kavajë

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Kavajë 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.

Kavajë has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    28

    Poor

    • 19 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 7.1 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    75

    Good

    • 25 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 9.1 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    99

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 25 °C
    • 10.7 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    66

    Good

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 6.7 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    15

    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 50 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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Kavajë vs Golem

In October the holiday weather in Kavajë and Golem is about equally good (score 66 vs 66). During the day it is about as warm in Golem as in Kavajë. The sea is about equally warm.

Kavajë vs Golem, in October
in OctoberKavajëGolem
Holiday weather score6666
Daytime high23°23°
Sea22°22°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days99
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

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OctoberKavajë 23°Golem 23°
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In October, Kavajë ranks 15 of 24 destinations in this country.

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  9. 15KavajëThis page23°22°66
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Frequently asked questions about Kavajë

When is the best time to visit Kavajë?

The best time to visit Kavajë 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 Kavajë?

The sea temperature in Kavajë 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 Kavajë in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Kavajë?

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 Kavajë?

The wettest month is November with 146 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 20 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Kavajë get?

Kavajë gets around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Kavajë in?

Kavajë is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Kavajë?

A nonstop flight from London to Kavajë takes about 2 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,900 km.

Which school holidays are best for Kavajë?

Kavajë 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 75, summer holidays 99, October half-term 66, Christmas holidays 15.