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
January 40°F/50°F
11.5in
February 40°F/52°F
9.4in
March 43°F/56°F
8in
April 50°F/63°F
5in
May 56°F/68°F
6in
June 63°F/77°F
5in
July 70°F/86°F
2.1in
August 70°F/88°F
1.7in
September 63°F/79°F
5.9in
October 56°F/70°F
7.2in
November 49°F/61°F
11.3in
December 43°F/54°F
10in


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.

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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, March, November and December.
  • Low season in Gjirokastër
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: 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



Best time for low prices in Gjirokastër

Average prices of hotels in Gjirokastër month by month

Generally, October is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Gjirokastër. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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