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Best Time for the The Albanian Riviera
Sweet spot: March, April, February — computed from NASA POWER climate normals across the route's overnight towns, balancing temperature, rainfall and daylight.
Riviera water without August's crowds — the Llogara Pass viewpoint and beach coves feel private.
Peak season packs the coast; the stone towns of Berat and Gjirokastër stay calm and shady.
| Month | Temp | Rain | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11.6–17.9°C | 111 mm | 9.4 h | ❄ |
| February | -8.6–18.3°C | 96 mm | 10.4 h | ❄ |
| March | -4.4–21.8°C | 86 mm | 11.7 h | ❄ |
| April | -2.9–26.3°C | 61 mm | 13.1 h | ❄ |
| May | 4.2–32.8°C | 54 mm | 14.2 h | ❄ |
| June | 8.9–38.7°C | 33 mm | 14.9 h | |
| July | 13.2–41.0°C | 20 mm | 14.6 h | |
| August | 12.6–40.5°C | 25 mm | 13.6 h | |
| September | 6.4–36.1°C | 81 mm | 12.2 h | |
| October | 0.2–30.8°C | 105 mm | 10.9 h | ❄ |
| November | -3.6–25.7°C | 131 mm | 9.7 h | ❄ |
| December | -9.1–17.1°C | 138 mm | 9.1 h | ❄ |