AI-generatedShkodër at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,480 h
- Rain a year
- 2,043 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Shkodër
Shkodër has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year, Shkodër 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: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:5318:02
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 06:36–07:31 · evening 17:24–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:25–06:36 · 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 Shkodër in October?
In October, Shkodër is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 229 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Shkodër.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 9 min06:53 – 18:02
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %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 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %52 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Shkodër
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 6.1 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Shkodër, 54 % 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 Shkodër
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 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 85 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 Shkodër: 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, Shkodër has about 11 rainy days with 229 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Shkodër
How breezy and how cloudy Shkodër 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 Shkodër typically peaks at 14 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 48 % of the sky over Shkodër: variable cloud, with about 6.1 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 Shkodër
How often the day gets hot in Shkodër (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, Shkodër has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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 Shkodër
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 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in August (22°). 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) from May to 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 44 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 | 30 | 9° | 2° | 3.9 h | 13 | 217 |
| FebruaryFeb | 41 | 11° | 3° | 4.6 h | 12 | 193 |
| MarchMar | 60 | 14° | 6° | 5.8 h | 12 | 179 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 18° | 10° | 6.6 h | 12 | 139 |
| MayMay | 86 | 22° | 15° | 8.0 h | 9 | 111 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 27° | 19° | 9.9 h | 5 | 67 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 30° | 22° | 10.8 h | 4 | 40 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 30° | 22° | 10.1 h | 4 | 62 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 25° | 18° | 7.7 h | 9 | 217 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 20° | 13° | 6.1 h | 11 | 229 |
| NovemberNov | 58 | 15° | 8° | 4.1 h | 14 | 327 |
| DecemberDec | 33 | 10° | 4° | 3.7 h | 14 | 261 |
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
42.07° N, 19.51° E · 12 m · Europe/Tirane
Best time to visit Shkodër
The best time to visit Shkodër is from April to June and from September to October. Hiking and mountain trips are best from March to June and from September to November, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is November with 327 mm of precipitation.
Shkodër through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Shkodër in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 14–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Shkodër in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 27–30 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Shkodër in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–25 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Shkodër in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–11 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
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Your best months: April – May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
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May has the better holiday weather in Shkodër: score 86 against 76. In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. May has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 76 | 86better |
| Day high | 20° | 22° |
| Night low | 13° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 229 mm | 111 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Shkodër month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January9° · 4 h
In January, Shkodër is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 217 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shkodër.
Shkodër in January41February11° · 5 h
In February, Shkodër is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 193 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Shkodër.
Shkodër in February60March14° · 6 h
In March, Shkodër is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 179 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Shkodër.
Shkodër in March76April18° · 7 h
In April, Shkodër is mild: daytime highs average 18 °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 139 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Shkodër.
Shkodër in April86May22° · 8 h
In May, Shkodër is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Shkodër.
Shkodër in May85June27° · 10 h
In June, Shkodër is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 67 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Shkodër.
Shkodër in June66July30° · 11 h
In July, Shkodër is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 40 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Shkodër.
Shkodër in July64August30° · 10 h
In August, Shkodër is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 62 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Shkodër.
Shkodër in August86September25° · 8 h
In September, Shkodër is warm: daytime highs average 25 °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 217 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Shkodër.
Shkodër in September76October20° · 6 h
In October, Shkodër is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 229 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Shkodër.
Shkodër in October58November15° · 4 h
In November, Shkodër is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 327 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Shkodër.
Shkodër in November33December10° · 4 h
In December, Shkodër is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 261 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shkodër.
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Shkodër vs. Ulcinj
In October the holiday weather in Shkodër and Ulcinj is about equally good (score 76 vs. 75). During the day it is about as warm in Ulcinj as in Shkodër.
| in October | Shkodër | Ulcinj |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 76 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 20° |
| Sea | – | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Jun – Sep |
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Planning a trip to Shkodër
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Shkodër 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.
Shkodër has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 32).
- 71
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 86
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 65
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 76
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 32
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,840 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 Shkodër
When is the best time to visit Shkodër?
The best time to visit Shkodër is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Shkodër?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Shkodër?
The wettest month is November with 327 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 40 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Shkodër get?
Shkodër gets around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.8 hours a day; in December there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Shkodër in?
Shkodër uses the time zone Europe/Tirane: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Shkodër?
A nonstop flight from London to Shkodër takes about 2 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,840 km.
Which school holidays are best for Shkodër?
Shkodër has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 32). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 86, Summer holidays 65, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 32.
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