When to go · Sarandë
Sarandë in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, SH81 traffic), Nov–Mar (many places shut).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- High
- Albania overall
- Prices
- High
- Albania overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, SH81 traffic), Nov–Mar (many places shut).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- SarandëHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 3 days
- Riviera and Ionian coast, Albania · Vlorë, Dhërmi, Himarë, Sarandë, Ksamilhot
Sea warm June–October; July–August crowds; winter rain and closed resorts.
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 Sarandë, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Aug: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
May: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 3 (better)
May: 6
Crowds
Aug: High
May: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
May: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, SH81 traffic), Nov–Mar (many places shut).
May: Inside Sarandë's best window: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct.
Sarandë: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen