AI-generatedKsamil at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,660 h
- Rain a year
- 1,193 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Ksamil
Ksamil has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,660 hours of sunshine a year, Ksamil is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:4918:02
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 06:32–07:25 · evening 17:26–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:22–06:32 · evening 18:19–18:30
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 Ksamil in October?
In October, Ksamil is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 148 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ksamil.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 14 min06:49 – 18:02
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Tirane
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %28 %
- Seaweight 25 %76 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %59 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Ksamil
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.5 – 23.4 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ksamil ranges from 15.0 °C in February to 25.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
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 23.8 and 26.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.7° | 15.0° | 16.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.0° | 14.3° | 15.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.0° | 14.2° | 15.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.1° | 15.5° | 16.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 19.0° | 18.1° | 19.8° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.4° | 21.4° | 23.8° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.2° | 22.7° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.4° | 23.8° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.4° | 23.3° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.3° | 21.5° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 20.1° | 18.7° | 21.0° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 17.5° | 16.2° | 18.5° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Ksamil
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 6.4 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Ksamil, 57 % 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 Ksamil
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 Ksamil: 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, Ksamil has about 10 rainy days with 148 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ksamil
How breezy and how cloudy Ksamil 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 Ksamil typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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 48 % of the sky over Ksamil: variable cloud, with about 6.4 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 Ksamil
How often the day gets hot in Ksamil (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, Ksamil has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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 Ksamil
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 87 days a year, mostly from June to September.
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 | 14 | 12° | 9° | 15.7° | 4.6 h | 12 | 138 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | 12° | 9° | 15.0° | 5.1 h | 11 | 122 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 14° | 10° | 15.0° | 6.4 h | 11 | 109 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 17° | 12° | 16.1° | 7.2 h | 9 | 72 |
| MayMay | 50 | 21° | 16° | 19.0° | 8.6 h | 7 | 52 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 25° | 21° | 22.4° | 10.4 h | 4 | 26 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 27° | 23° | 24.2° | 11.4 h | 2 | 13 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 28° | 24° | 25.4° | 10.3 h | 3 | 20 |
| SeptemberSep | 87 | 24° | 21° | 24.4° | 8.2 h | 9 | 105 |
| OctoberOct | 52 | 21° | 17° | 22.3° | 6.4 h | 10 | 148 |
| NovemberNov | 23 | 17° | 14° | 20.1° | 4.5 h | 13 | 211 |
| DecemberDec | 13 | 14° | 10° | 17.5° | 4.2 h | 13 | 176 |
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
39.77° N, 20.00° E · 16 m · Europe/Tirane
Best time to visit Ksamil
The best time to visit Ksamil 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 January; the wettest month is November with 211 mm.
Ksamil through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ksamil in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 14–21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Ksamil in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Ksamil in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 17–24 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Ksamil in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 12–14 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ksamil for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ksamil
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 Ksamil: score 100 against 52. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 52 | 100better |
| Day high | 21° | 27° |
| Night low | 17° | 23° |
| Sea | 22.3° | 24.2° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 11.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 148 mm | 13 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 2better | 26 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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 – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Ksamil month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January12° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In January, Ksamil is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 138 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ksamil.
Ksamil in January18February12° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In February, Ksamil is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 122 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ksamil.
Ksamil in February21March14° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In March, Ksamil is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ksamil.
Ksamil in March26April17° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In April, Ksamil is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ksamil.
Ksamil in April50May21° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In May, Ksamil is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Ksamil.
Ksamil in May92June25° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In June, Ksamil is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ksamil.
Ksamil in June100July27° · Sea 24° · 11 h
In July, Ksamil is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Ksamil.
Ksamil in July100August28° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In August, Ksamil is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 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, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Ksamil.
Ksamil in August87September24° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In September, Ksamil is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 105 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ksamil.
Ksamil in September52October21° · Sea 22° · 6 h
In October, Ksamil is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 148 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ksamil.
Ksamil in October23November17° · Sea 20° · 5 h
In November, Ksamil is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 211 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ksamil.
Ksamil in November13December14° · Sea 18° · 4 h
In December, Ksamil is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 176 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ksamil.
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Ksamil vs. Sarandë
In October Sarandë has the better holiday weather (score 57 vs. 52). During the day Sarandë is 1 °C warmer than Ksamil. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Ksamil | Sarandë |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 52 | 57 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 22° |
| Sea | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
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Planning a trip to Ksamil
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Ksamil 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.
Ksamil has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 25
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 58
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 52
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 4.4 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 3 h
- Distance
- 2,040 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 Ksamil
When is the best time to visit Ksamil?
The best time to visit Ksamil 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 Ksamil?
The sea temperature in Ksamil ranges from 15.0 °C in February to 25.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Ksamil in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Ksamil?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Ksamil?
Rain is most frequent from November to January; the wettest month is November with 211 mm. The driest month is July with 13 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ksamil get?
Ksamil gets around 2,660 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.4 hours a day; in December there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Ksamil in?
Ksamil uses the time zone Europe/Tirane: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ksamil?
A nonstop flight from London to Ksamil takes about 3 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,040 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ksamil?
Ksamil has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 25, May half-term 58, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 52, Christmas holidays 14.
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