Sarandë at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,910 h
- Rain a year
- 1,193 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 23 m
Climate in Sarandë
Sarandë 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 12 °C. With around 2,910 hours of sunshine a year, Sarandë is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.2 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Sarandë in October?
In October, Sarandë is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours 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 Sarandë.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 13 min06:49 – 18:02
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Tirane
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %43 %
- Seaweight 25 %76 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- 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
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Sarandë
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 Sarandë 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 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 23.8 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 Sarandë
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 Sarandë, 60 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Sarandë: 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, Sarandë has about 10 rainy days with 148 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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 | 17 | 12° | 6° | 15.7° | 5.6 h | 12 | 138 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 13° | 6° | 15.0° | 6.0 h | 11 | 122 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 15° | 7° | 15.0° | 7.3 h | 11 | 109 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 18° | 10° | 16.1° | 8.0 h | 9 | 72 |
| MayMay | 64 | 23° | 15° | 19.0° | 9.0 h | 7 | 52 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 27° | 19° | 22.4° | 11.2 h | 4 | 26 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 30° | 22° | 24.2° | 12.2 h | 2 | 13 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 31° | 23° | 25.4° | 11.2 h | 3 | 20 |
| SeptemberSep | 91 | 26° | 19° | 24.4° | 8.4 h | 9 | 105 |
| OctoberOct | 58 | 22° | 15° | 22.3° | 6.7 h | 10 | 148 |
| NovemberNov | 25 | 17° | 11° | 20.1° | 5.0 h | 13 | 211 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | 13° | 7° | 17.5° | 4.9 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, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
39.88° N, 20.00° E · 23 m · Europe/Tirane
Best time to visit Sarandë
The best time to visit Sarandë 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 March to June and from September to October. Rain is most frequent from November to January; the wettest month is November with 211 mm.
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sarandë for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Sarandë month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January12° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In January, Sarandë is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 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 Sarandë.
Sarandë in January21February13° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In February, Sarandë is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °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 122 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sarandë.
Sarandë in February24March15° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In March, Sarandë is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours 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 Sarandë.
Sarandë in March29April18° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In April, Sarandë is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 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 Sarandë.
Sarandë in April64May23° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In May, Sarandë is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Sarandë.
Sarandë in May94June27° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, Sarandë is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Sarandë.
Sarandë in June100July30° · Sea 24° · 12 h
In July, Sarandë is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 18 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 Sarandë.
Sarandë in July100August31° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In August, Sarandë is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 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, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Sarandë.
Sarandë in August91September26° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In September, Sarandë is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °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 Sarandë.
Sarandë in September58October22° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In October, Sarandë is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours 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 Sarandë.
Sarandë in October25November17° · Sea 20° · 5 h
In November, Sarandë is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °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 Sarandë.
Sarandë in November15December13° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In December, Sarandë is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 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 Sarandë.
Sarandë in DecemberPlanning a trip to Sarandë
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 55 min
- Distance
- 2,030 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Sarandë
When is the best time to visit Sarandë?
The best time to visit Sarandë 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 Sarandë?
The sea temperature in Sarandë 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 Sarandë in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Sarandë?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Sarandë?
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 Sarandë get?
Sarandë gets around 2,910 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.2 hours a day; in December there are 4.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Sarandë in?
Sarandë uses the time zone Europe/Tirane: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sarandë?
A nonstop flight from London to Sarandë takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,030 km.
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