Gjirokastër weather
At 9:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 13°C (55°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Gjirokastër sits 292 m (958 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër County, Albania.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 3%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Feb
About Gjirokastër weather
Is it raining in Gjirokastër right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 13° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Gjirokastër this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 16–18° and lows of 6–12°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Saturday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Gjirokastër lately?
In the past 7 days, Gjirokastër had 1 rainy day and 4.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Gjirokastër?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Gjirokastër weather by month
When is the best time to visit Gjirokastër?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Gjirokastër is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 9°C (49°F) in January to 32°C (89°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Gjirokastër?
December is the wettest month, with about 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 16 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Gjirokastër?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 9°C (49°F) and lows of 4°C (38°F).
Does Gjirokastër have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Apr–Aug is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months