When to go · Gjirokastër

Gjirokastër in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, dry, crowded), Dec–Feb (cold, some sites on short hours).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: Low; Albania overall
Prices: Low; Albania overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Gjirokastër

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, dry, crowded), Dec–Feb (cold, some sites on short hours).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

GjirokastërHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 48 °F (9 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 12 days
Southern hill towns, Albania · Gjirokastër, Përmet, Korçëcool
Korçë is cooler at 850 m; snow possible in winter.

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

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

First month

Second month

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, dry, crowded), Dec–Feb (cold, some sites on short hours).

April: Inside Gjirokastër's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.

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