Shkodër, Albania experiences average highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 10 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records.
Shkodër, Albania Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Shkodër, Albania. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Apr–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.7/10
Best: May, June, July, September, October
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 20°C / 12°C
Feels Like 20°C / 12°C
Rainy Days 10
Rainfall 157 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 71%
Wind Speed 12 km/h
Dew Point 11°C
Snow Days 1 days
Frost Days 4 days
Hottest Month
31°C
August
Avg Low23°C
Rain4days
Coldest Month
2°C
January
Avg High9°C
Rain14days
Driest Month
3days
July
Avg High31°C
Avg Low23°C
Windiest Month
13 km/h
November (Gusts 33)
Sea Temperature
13°C – 26°C
Warmest water: July (
25.7°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, December due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:07
Daylight 15.2h
Sunset 20:21
Live conditions—
Shkodër on the map · live conditions
Shkodër, Albania
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Albania
- City
- Shkodër
- Population
- 95.6K
- Coordinates
- 42.07°, 19.51°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 12 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 4 days/mo
2/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 10 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 11°C
Avg Low 4°C
Rain 12 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 9°C / 2°C . Feb: 12°C / 4°C . Mar: 14°C / 7°C . Apr: 18°C / 11°C . May: 22°C / 15°C . Jun: 27°C / 20°C . Jul: 31°C / 23°C . Aug: 31°C / 23°C . Sep: 26°C / 18°C . Oct: 21°C / 13°C . Nov: 15°C / 9°C . Dec: 11°C / 5°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 232 mm. Feb: 158 mm. Mar: 179 mm. Apr: 129 mm. May: 138 mm. Jun: 48 mm. Jul: 32 mm. Aug: 54 mm. Sep: 167 mm. Oct: 184 mm. Nov: 340 mm. Dec: 228 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 75%. Feb: 74%. Mar: 72%. Apr: 70%. May: 72%. Jun: 69%. Jul: 61%. Aug: 60%. Sep: 67%. Oct: 73%. Nov: 78%. Dec: 77%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 13 km/h . Feb: 13 km/h . Mar: 13 km/h . Apr: 12 km/h . May: 11 km/h . Jun: 10 km/h . Jul: 12 km/h . Aug: 11 km/h . Sep: 11 km/h . Oct: 11 km/h . Nov: 13 km/h . Dec: 12 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 6h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 14h. Aug: 13h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 9h. Nov: 7h. Dec: 6h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 14°C . Feb: 13°C . Mar: 15°C . Apr: 17°C . May: 20°C . Jun: 24°C . Jul: 26°C . Aug: 26°C . Sep: 25°C . Oct: 21°C . Nov: 18°C . Dec: 15°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 2. Dec: UV 2.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 2 days. Feb: 1 days. Mar: 1 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 0 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 46 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 31°C | Aug · 31°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · 3°C | Jan · 2°C |
| Wettest month | Nov 2025 · 579 mm | Nov · 340 mm |
| Windiest month | Jan 2025 · 13 km/h | Nov · 13 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Fair March
Fair April
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August
Good September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Wet December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C / 2°C | 7°C / -1°C | 14days (232 mm) Wet | 6.2h Fair | 75% Muggy | 2 Low | Wet | View Details |
| February | 12°C / 4°C | 10°C / 1°C | 11days (158 mm) Wet | 7.6h Good | 74% Muggy | 3.2 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| March | 14°C / 7°C | 13°C / 4°C | 13days (179 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 72% Muggy | 4.2 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| April | 18°C / 11°C | 18°C / 9°C | 10days (129 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 6 High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 22°C / 15°C | 23°C / 15°C | 12days (138 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 27°C / 20°C | 30°C / 22°C | 5days (48 mm) Good | 13.1h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 31°C / 23°C | 34°C / 25°C | 3days (32 mm) Excellent | 13.5h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August | 31°C / 23°C | 34°C / 25°C | 4days (54 mm) Good | 12.5h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 7.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| September best | 26°C / 18°C | 27°C / 19°C | 8days (167 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 5.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 21°C / 13°C | 20°C / 12°C | 9days (184 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 73% Muggy | 4 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 15°C / 9°C | 14°C / 7°C | 14days (340 mm) Wet | 6.7h Fair | 78% Humid | 2.3 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| December | 11°C / 5°C | 9°C / 2°C | 12days (228 mm) Wet | 6.1h Fair | 77% Humid | 1.9 Low | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Shkodër are May, June, July, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Shkodër, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Shkodër is August, with average daytime highs of 31°C (88°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Shkodër is January, with average overnight lows of 2°C (36°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Shkodër is November, averaging 340mm of precipitation across 14 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Shkodër runs through January, November, March, May, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Shkodër.
Shkodër receives approximately 116 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 14 hours. Based on climate data for Shkodër.
The least favorable months to visit Shkodër are January, February, December, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Shkodër is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Shkodër is 71%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes — sea temperatures in June, July, August, September average 25°C (77°F), which is warm and comfortable for swimming and water activities.
Yes, Shkodër receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 3 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 4 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Shkodër are 12 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is November with peak winds reaching 13 km/h (8 mph) (gusts up to 33 km/h / 20 mph).
Shkodër averages 10 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 45%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Shkodër is 11°C (52°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Shkodër has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate, classified as Csa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Shkodër ranges from 12°C (54°F) to 20°C (68°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Shkodër. It earns a climate score of 9/10 with Excellent.
For June in Shkodër, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 27°C (81°F) and 5 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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