AI-generatedTepelena at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,570 h
- Rain a year
- 1,274 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 212 m
Climate in Tepelena
Tepelena has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year, Tepelena is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tepelena
The best time to visit Tepelena is from March to June and from September to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and from September to October. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. Rain is frequent in December; the wettest month is November with 172 mm.
Tepelena through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tepelena in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 17–25 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Tepelena in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 30–33 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Tepelena in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–28 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Tepelena in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 12–14 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: April, October
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: March – June, September – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:4918:02
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 06:32–07:26 · evening 17:25–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:22–06:32 · evening 18:19–18:29
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 Tepelena 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 20° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.6 h |
What is the weather like in Tepelena in October?
In October, Tepelena is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 137 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tepelena.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 13 min06:49 – 18:02
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %56 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Tepelena
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and May bring similar holiday weather to Tepelena (score 78 and 80). In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. May has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 80 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 137 mm | 96 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tepelena month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
42January12° · 4.6 h
In January, Tepelena is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 122 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Tepelena.
Tepelena in January52February14° · 5.0 h
In February, Tepelena is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Tepelena.
Tepelena in February70March17° · 6.1 h
In March, Tepelena is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 125 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Tepelena.
Tepelena in March73April21° · 6.8 h
In April, Tepelena is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Tepelena.
Tepelena in April80May25° · 8.1 h
In May, Tepelena is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Tepelena.
Tepelena in May68June30° · 10.0 h
In June, Tepelena is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 65 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Tepelena.
Tepelena in June53July33° · 10.9 h
In July, Tepelena is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Tepelena.
Tepelena in July49August33° · 9.7 h
In August, Tepelena is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Tepelena.
Tepelena in August76September28° · 7.8 h
In September, Tepelena is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 118 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Tepelena.
Tepelena in September78October23° · 6.3 h
In October, Tepelena is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 137 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tepelena.
Tepelena in October67November18° · 4.7 h
In November, Tepelena is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 172 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Tepelena.
Tepelena in November45December13° · 4.2 h
In December, Tepelena is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 145 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Tepelena.
Tepelena in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in August: 33°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tepelena
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in August (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated.
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 | 42 | 12° | 2° | 4.6 h | 12 | 122 |
| FebruaryFeb | 52 | 14° | 3° | 5.0 h | 11 | 108 |
| MarchMar | 70 | 17° | 5° | 6.1 h | 13 | 125 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 21° | 8° | 6.8 h | 13 | 106 |
| MayMay | 80 | 25° | 12° | 8.1 h | 12 | 96 |
| JuneJun | 68 | 30° | 17° | 10.0 h | 9 | 65 |
| JulyJul | 53 | 33° | 19° | 10.9 h | 6 | 35 |
| AugustAug | 49 | 33° | 19° | 9.7 h | 7 | 45 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 28° | 16° | 7.8 h | 11 | 118 |
| OctoberOct | 78 | 23° | 11° | 6.3 h | 10 | 137 |
| NovemberNov | 67 | 18° | 8° | 4.7 h | 13 | 172 |
| DecemberDec | 45 | 13° | 4° | 4.2 h | 13 | 145 |
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
40.30° N, 20.02° E · 212 m · Europe/Tirane
Sunshine2,570 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Tepelena
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 6.3 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Tepelena, 56 % 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.
Rain1,274 mm a year, most in November
Rain in Tepelena: 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, Tepelena has about 10 rainy days with 137 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 10 in June
UV index in Tepelena
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 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 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 & cloudsWindiest in July: 11 km/h
Wind and clouds in Tepelena
How breezy and how cloudy Tepelena 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 Tepelena typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 46 % of the sky over Tepelena: variable cloud, with about 6.3 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 & humidity78 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Tepelena
How often the day gets hot in Tepelena (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, Tepelena 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
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Tepelena 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.
Tepelena has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 44).
- 72
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 78
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 44
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 55 min
- Distance
- 2,000 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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Tepelena vs Gjirokastër
In October the holiday weather in Tepelena and Gjirokastër is about equally good (score 78 vs 77). During the day Gjirokastër is 2 °C cooler than Tepelena.
| in October | Tepelena | Gjirokastër |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 78 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov | May – Sep |
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In October, Tepelena ranks 6 of 24 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Tepelena
When is the best time to visit Tepelena?
The best time to visit Tepelena is from March to June and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Tepelena?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Tepelena?
Rain is frequent in December; the wettest month is November with 172 mm. The driest month is July with 35 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tepelena get?
Tepelena gets around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.9 hours a day; in December there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Tepelena in?
Tepelena is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Tepelena?
A nonstop flight from London to Tepelena takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,000 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tepelena?
Tepelena has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 44). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 72, May half-term 78, summer holidays 50, October half-term 78, Christmas holidays 44.