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Durrës in January

Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–early Oct). Across Albania: Rainy coast, closed resorts; Tirana and Berat are fine for city stays.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
12°C (54°F) / 4°C (39°F)
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Low
Albania overall
Prices
Low
Albania overall

Verdict

MixedAlbania month rating

Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–early Oct). Across Albania: Rainy coast, closed resorts; Tirana and Berat are fine for city stays.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • DurrësHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 12 days
  • Central lowlands and valleys, Albania · Tirana, Durrës, Berat, Elbasancool

    Tirana and Berat pass 35 °C (95 °F) in July–August.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Albania overall
Low
Prices · Albania overall
Low

Albania overall: Rainy coast, closed resorts; Tirana and Berat are fine for city stays.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Durrës, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Mixed

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)

    May: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 4 °C (39 °F)

    May: 14 °C (57 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 12

    May: 7 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    May: 0

January: Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–early Oct). Across Albania: Rainy coast, closed resorts; Tirana and Berat are fine for city stays.

May: Inside Durrës's best window: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct.

Durrës: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
  • Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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