When to go · Elbasan
Elbasan in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, 35°C (95°F)+), Dec–Feb (cold, wet).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, 95°F (35°C)+), Dec–Feb (cold, wet).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C) / 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- High
- Albania overall
- Prices
- High
- Albania overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, 35°C (95°F)+), Dec–Feb (cold, wet).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, 95°F (35°C)+), Dec–Feb (cold, wet).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- ElbasanHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 93 °F (34 °C), lows around 66 °F (19 °C), rain on about 5 days
- Central lowlands and valleys, Albania · Tirana, Durrës, Berat, Elbasanhot
Tirana and Berat pass 35 °C (95 °F) in July–August.Tirana and Berat pass 95 °F (35 °C) in July–August.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Albania overall
- High
- Prices · Albania overall
- High
Albania overall: Peak heat and diaspora season; book everything.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Elbasan, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Aug: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 5 (better)
Apr: 11
Crowds
Aug: High
Apr: Low
Prices
Aug: High
Apr: Low
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Apr: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, 35°C+), Dec–Feb (cold, wet).
April: Inside Elbasan's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Elbasan: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen