Best time to go to Gjirokastër Average weather of Gjirokastër, Albania

When is the best time to go to Gjirokastër?

When is the best time to go to Gjirokastër? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Gjirokastër are April, May, June, July, August, September and October
On average, the warmest months are July and August
January is the coldest month of the year
The rainiest months are January, February, November and December

Annual weather in Gjirokastër

For full information about the climate and weather in Gjirokastër a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month			Our opinion
January	40°F/50°F	11.5in	very bad weather	Gjirokastër in january
February	40°F/52°F	9.4in	very bad weather	Gjirokastër in february
March	43°F/56°F	8in	tolerable weather	Gjirokastër in march
April	50°F/63°F	5in	good weather	Gjirokastër in april
May	56°F/68°F	6in	good weather	Gjirokastër in may
June	63°F/77°F	5in	good weather	Gjirokastër in june
July	70°F/86°F	2.1in	perfect weather	Gjirokastër in july
August	70°F/88°F	1.7in	perfect weather	Gjirokastër in august
September	63°F/79°F	5.9in	good weather	Gjirokastër in september
October	56°F/70°F	7.2in	good weather	Gjirokastër in october
November	49°F/61°F	11.3in	tolerable weather	Gjirokastër in november
December	43°F/54°F	10in	bad weather	Gjirokastër in december

Weather and climate in Gjirokastër

Gjirokastër enjoys a warm-summer Mediterranean climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Gjirokastër is 67°F (ranging from 50°F in january to 88°F in august). Annual rainfall is 82.8in, with a minimum of 1.7in in august and a maximum of 11.5in in january.

Between january and february the climate is very unfavorable. The temperature rises to 52°F and it rains in february about 9.4in.
In march the climate is okay. By early evening, the temperature averages 49°F and, in march, 9 days of rain are expected.
From april to october the climate is beautiful. The temperature rises to 70°F and it rains in october about 7.2in.
In the month of november the climate is just OK. The temperature rises to 61°F and, in november, 9 days of rain are expected.
In december the climate is very bad. the thermometer goes up to 54°F°C and it rains in december about 10in.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Gjirokastër

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Gjirokastër: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Gjirokastër

Find out when Gjirokastër has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Gjirokastër

Very low season in Gjirokastër
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, November and December.
Low season in Gjirokastër
The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, May, June, September and October.
High season in Gjirokastër
The number of visitors to Gjirokastër is high in: July.
Peak season in Gjirokastër
The largest number of tourists visiting Gjirokastër is during: August.

Figure: Visitor index for Gjirokastër month by month

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