AI-generatedVlorë at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,690 h
- Rain a year
- 903 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 58 m
Climate in Vlorë
Vlorë has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year, Vlorë is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.2 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 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:5218:04
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 06:35–07:28 · evening 17:27–18:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:24–06:35 · evening 18:21–18:31
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 Vlorë in October?
In October, Vlorë is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Vlorë.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min06:52 – 18:04
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Tirane
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %47 %
- Seaweight 25 %71 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %64 %
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 Vlorë
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.1 – 23.2 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Vlorë ranges from 15.0 °C in February to 24.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
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 23.1 and 26.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.6° | 14.8° | 16.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.0° | 14.4° | 15.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.0° | 14.1° | 15.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.9° | 15.3° | 16.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.5° | 17.7° | 19.4° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.0° | 21.1° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.0° | 22.8° | 25.1° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.9° | 23.1° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.9° | 22.9° | 25.3° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.0° | 21.1° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.8° | 18.4° | 21.0° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 17.2° | 16.0° | 18.5° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Vlorë
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 6.5 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Vlorë, 58 % 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 Vlorë
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 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 Vlorë: 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, Vlorë has about 9 rainy days with 108 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Vlorë
How breezy and how cloudy Vlorë 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 Vlorë typically peaks at 13 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 46 % of the sky over Vlorë: variable cloud, with about 6.5 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 Vlorë
How often the day gets hot in Vlorë (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, Vlorë has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °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 Vlorë
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 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (5°), 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 57 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16 | 12° | 5° | 15.6° | 4.7 h | 11 | 90 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | 13° | 5° | 15.0° | 5.2 h | 10 | 80 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 16° | 7° | 15.0° | 6.5 h | 11 | 91 |
| AprilApr | 25 | 19° | 10° | 15.9° | 7.2 h | 10 | 71 |
| MayMay | 66 | 24° | 15° | 18.5° | 8.9 h | 8 | 58 |
| JuneJun | 91 | 29° | 19° | 22.0° | 10.4 h | 6 | 36 |
| JulyJul | 96 | 32° | 22° | 24.0° | 11.2 h | 4 | 23 |
| AugustAug | 95 | 32° | 22° | 24.9° | 10.2 h | 5 | 30 |
| SeptemberSep | 90 | 26° | 19° | 23.9° | 8.2 h | 9 | 87 |
| OctoberOct | 59 | 22° | 14° | 22.0° | 6.5 h | 9 | 108 |
| NovemberNov | 26 | 17° | 11° | 19.8° | 4.8 h | 11 | 122 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 13° | 7° | 17.2° | 4.4 h | 12 | 106 |
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
40.47° N, 19.48° E · 58 m · Europe/Tirane
Best time to visit Vlorë
The best time to visit Vlorë 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 May and from September to November. The wettest month is November with 122 mm of precipitation.
Vlorë through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Vlorë in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 16–24 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Vlorë in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 29–32 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Vlorë in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 17–26 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Vlorë in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 12–13 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Vlorë for you.
Your best months: June, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Vlorë
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 Vlorë: score 96 against 59. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 59 | 96better |
| Day high | 22° | 32° |
| Night low | 14° | 22° |
| Sea | 22.0° | 24.0° |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h | 11.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 108 mm | 23 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 16 |
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
Mar – May, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Vlorë month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January12° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In January, Vlorë is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vlorë.
Vlorë in January19February13° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In February, Vlorë is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °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 10 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vlorë.
Vlorë in February22March16° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In March, Vlorë is cool: daytime highs average 16 °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 91 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vlorë.
Vlorë in March25April19° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In April, Vlorë is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vlorë.
Vlorë in April66May24° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In May, Vlorë is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Vlorë.
Vlorë in May91June29° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In June, Vlorë is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Vlorë.
Vlorë in June96July32° · Sea 24° · 11 h
In July, Vlorë is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 22 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 Vlorë.
Vlorë in July95August32° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In August, Vlorë is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 30 mm in total. On about 23 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 Vlorë.
Vlorë in August90September26° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In September, Vlorë is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Vlorë.
Vlorë in September59October22° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In October, Vlorë is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Vlorë.
Vlorë in October26November17° · Sea 20° · 5 h
In November, Vlorë is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Vlorë.
Vlorë in November14December13° · Sea 17° · 4 h
In December, Vlorë is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vlorë.
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Vlorë vs. Berat
In October Vlorë has the better holiday weather (score 59 vs. 53). During the day it is about as warm in Berat as in Vlorë. Berat gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Vlorë | Berat |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 59 | 53 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sea | 22° | – |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
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- 5VlorëThis page22°22°59
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- 7Ksamil21°22°52
- 8Durrës21°22°49
Planning a trip to Vlorë
Weather for your travel dates
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Vlorë 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.
Vlorë has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).
- 24
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 59
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4.6 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
- 1,960 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 Vlorë
When is the best time to visit Vlorë?
The best time to visit Vlorë 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 Vlorë?
The sea temperature in Vlorë ranges from 15.0 °C in February to 24.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Vlorë in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Vlorë?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Vlorë?
The wettest month is November with 122 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 23 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Vlorë get?
Vlorë gets around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.2 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Vlorë in?
Vlorë uses the time zone Europe/Tirane: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Vlorë?
A nonstop flight from London to Vlorë takes about 2 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,960 km.
Which school holidays are best for Vlorë?
Vlorë has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 24, May half-term 71, Summer holidays 95, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 15.
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