AI-generatedTirana at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,610 h
- Rain a year
- 916 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 113 m
Climate in Tirana
Tirana has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year, Tirana 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
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:5118:02
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 06:34–07:28 · evening 17:24–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:23–06:34 · 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.
What is the weather like in Tirana in October?
In October, Tirana is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 96 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tirana.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min06:51 – 18:02
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Tirane
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %65 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Tirana
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 Tirana, 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 Tirana
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 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 Tirana: 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, Tirana has about 9 rainy days with 96 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Tirana
How breezy and how cloudy Tirana 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 Tirana typically peaks at 12 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 44 % of the sky over Tirana: mostly sunny, 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 Tirana
How often the day gets hot in Tirana (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, Tirana 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 Tirana
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 (4°), the warmest in August (20°). 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 March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 54 days a year, mostly from June 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 | 36 | 11° | 4° | 4.6 h | 10 | 97 |
| FebruaryFeb | 45 | 12° | 4° | 5.2 h | 10 | 84 |
| MarchMar | 59 | 15° | 6° | 6.3 h | 11 | 100 |
| AprilApr | 77 | 18° | 9° | 6.9 h | 11 | 79 |
| MayMay | 87 | 22° | 13° | 8.4 h | 9 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 96 | 26° | 18° | 10.1 h | 6 | 37 |
| JulyJul | 87 | 29° | 20° | 10.8 h | 4 | 22 |
| AugustAug | 84 | 30° | 20° | 9.8 h | 4 | 27 |
| SeptemberSep | 87 | 25° | 17° | 7.9 h | 8 | 79 |
| OctoberOct | 81 | 21° | 13° | 6.4 h | 9 | 96 |
| NovemberNov | 64 | 17° | 9° | 4.8 h | 11 | 122 |
| DecemberDec | 39 | 12° | 5° | 4.4 h | 11 | 109 |
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
41.33° N, 19.82° E · 113 m · Europe/Tirane
Best time to visit Tirana
The best time to visit Tirana is from May to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to November. The wettest month is November with 122 mm of precipitation.
Tirana through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tirana in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 15–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Tirana in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–30 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Tirana in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 17–25 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Tirana in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–12 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Tirana for you.
Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Tirana
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Tirana: score 96 against 81. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 81 | 96better |
| Day high | 21° | 26° |
| Night low | 13° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 10.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 96 mm | 37 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 12 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Tirana month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
36January11° · 5 h
In January, Tirana is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tirana.
Tirana in January45February12° · 5 h
In February, Tirana is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Tirana.
Tirana in February59March15° · 6 h
In March, Tirana is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Tirana.
Tirana in March77April18° · 7 h
In April, Tirana is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Tirana.
Tirana in April87May22° · 8 h
In May, Tirana is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Tirana.
Tirana in May96June26° · 10 h
In June, Tirana is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Tirana.
Tirana in June87July29° · 11 h
In July, Tirana is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 12 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 Tirana.
Tirana in July84August30° · 10 h
In August, Tirana is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 13 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 Tirana.
Tirana in August87September25° · 8 h
In September, Tirana is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Tirana.
Tirana in September81October21° · 6 h
In October, Tirana is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 96 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tirana.
Tirana in October64November17° · 5 h
In November, Tirana is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 122 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Tirana.
Tirana in November39December12° · 4 h
In December, Tirana is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tirana.
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Tirana vs. Durrës
In October the holiday weather in Tirana and Durrës is about equally good (score 81 vs. 83). During the day it is about as warm in Durrës as in Tirana. Durrës gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Tirana | Durrës |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 81 | 83 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 21° |
| Sea | – | 22° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | May – Oct | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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- 8Durrës21°22°49
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Tirana 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.
Tirana has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 38).
- 72
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 89
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 81
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 38
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,910 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 Tirana
When is the best time to visit Tirana?
The best time to visit Tirana is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Tirana?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Tirana?
The wettest month is November with 122 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 22 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tirana get?
Tirana gets around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.8 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Tirana in?
Tirana uses the time zone Europe/Tirane: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Tirana?
A nonstop flight from London to Tirana takes about 2 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,910 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tirana?
Tirana has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 38). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 72, May half-term 89, Summer holidays 85, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 38.
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