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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) / 21°C (70°F)
average high / low
Rain days
3
Crowds
High
Albania overall
Prices
High
Albania overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Sarandë

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

Long-term averages
  • SarandëHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), 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)

    May: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 21 °C (70 °F)

    May: 14 °C (57 °F)

  • 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

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