Gjirokastër, Albania Weather

Gjirokastër,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
29°C
84.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Partly Cloudy

Pressure: 906 hPa

Feel like: 28 °C

Temperature: 29°C

Cloud: 60%

Humidity: 36%

Wind: N - 14 km/h

Visibility: 44.2 km

Weather forecast

Mon
10 Aug
22°C / 32°C
Overcast
Tue
11 Aug
22°C / 33°C
Partly Cloudy
Wed
12 Aug
22°C / 32°C
Partly Cloudy
Thu
13 Aug
17°C / 31°C
Overcast
Fri
14 Aug
15°C / 27°C
Slight Rain Showers
Hourly forecast today:
16:00 PM
12° / 29°
12° / 29°
Partly Cloudy
36% 36 km/h
17:00 PM
12° / 28°
12° / 28°
Partly Cloudy
37% 33 km/h
18:00 PM
12° / 26°
12° / 26°
Clear Sky
41% 28 km/h
19:00 PM
12° / 25°
12° / 25°
Clear Sky
46% 28 km/h
20:00 PM
12° / 24°
12° / 24°
Mainly Clear
47% 29 km/h
21:00 PM
12° / 24°
12° / 24°
Partly Cloudy
47% 24 km/h
22:00 PM
12° / 23°
12° / 23°
Partly Cloudy
48% 18 km/h
23:00 PM
12° / 23°
12° / 23°
Mainly Clear
51% 15 km/h
00:00 AM
13° / 23°
13° / 23°
Partly Cloudy
53% 15 km/h
01:00 AM
13° / 23°
13° / 23°
Mainly Clear
56% 14 km/h
02:00 AM
14° / 22°
14° / 22°
Mainly Clear
58% 14 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 28.57°C
  • Average low 18.37°C
  • Hottest day 37°C (22 August 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (23 August 2026)
  • Average humidity 47.37%
  • Days with precipitation 13 days
  • Highest precipitation 21 mm (15 August 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 31°C
  • Min: 23°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Gjirokastër over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Gjirokastër in the coming days

Rainfall in Gjirokastër in the coming days

Gjirokastër Climate Summary

Gjirokastër features a Mediterranean, warm summer (Köppen classification: Csb), with an average annual temperature of 15.4ºC (59.72ºF), which is about 0.23% higher than the national average for Albania. Annually, the city experiences approximately 80.88 millimeters (3.18 inches) of rainfall, spread across 123.1 rainy days, accounting for 33.73% of the year.

Longitude 40.0672874
Latitude 20.1045229
Yearly high temperature 18.47ºC (65.25ºF)
Yearly low temperature 9.43ºC (48.97ºF)
Hottest month August 30.23ºC (86.41ºF)
Coldest month January 1.79ºC (35.22ºF)
Yearly precip 80.88mm (3.18in)
Days with rainfall 123.1 days (33.73%)
Driest month August (51.43%)
Wettest month November (75.46%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 8.17° / 1.79° 11.18 days
February 10.06° / 3.05° 11.91 days
March 12.8° / 4.77° 11.91 days
April 16.7° / 7.29° 12.0 days
May 20.22° / 9.89° 14.18 days
June 25.22° / 13.91° 11.64 days
July 29.15° / 17.06° 6.18 days
August 30.23° / 18.12° 4.55 days
September 24.65° / 14.81° 9.36 days
October 19.65° / 11.26° 8.09 days
November 14.78° / 7.82° 11.55 days
December 9.98° / 3.38° 10.55 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Gjirokastër?

August has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 30.23ºC) and January are the coolest (daily mean of 1.79ºC).

2. What should I wear in Gjirokastër today?

For today's very hot weather in Gjirokastër, with the high temperatures above 30ºC (86.0ºF), consider wearing:
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)
- Lightweight, loose-fitting shorts
- Sleeveless tops or vests
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities

Temperature

Early
11°C / 23°C
Morning
12°C / 30°C
Afternoon
11°C / 30°C
Evening
12°C / 24°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 444
  • CO 175
  • NH3 1
  • NO2 1
  • O3 112
  • PM10 13
  • PM25 10
  • SO2 2
  • CH4 1,386

Sunrise / Sunset

03:46
17:43