Weather in Albania
Albania has a Mediterranean climate with
each season offering distinct, yet pleasant
weather. Some features of the climate vary
by region:
The coastal areas have a Central
Mediterranean climate with mild, wet
winters and hot, dry summers.
The alpine areas have a Central
Continental climate with cold, snowy
winters and temperate summers.
The lowlands have mild winters, averaging
about 7°C, and summer temperatures
average 24°C. Lowland rainfall ranges from
1,000 mm to more than 1,500 mm annually,
with greater rainfall in the north.
Nearly
95% of rainfall occurs in the winter and
rainfall in the upland mountain ranges is
heavier. Despite the rain, Albanians enjoy
a great deal of sunshine; the country is
second only to Spain in average annual
sunny days. The overall climate is pleasant
and favors outdoor activity.
Weather in Albania
