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Sarandë in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, SH81 traffic), Nov–Mar (many places shut).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
13°C (55°F) / 5°C (41°F)
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Low
Albania overall
Prices
Low
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 January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • SarandëHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 12 days
  • Riviera and Ionian coast, Albania · Vlorë, Dhërmi, Himarë, Sarandë, Ksamilrainy

    Sea warm June–October; July–August crowds; winter rain and closed resorts.

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 Sarandë, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 13 °C (55 °F)

    May: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)

    May: 14 °C (57 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 12

    May: 6 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    May: 0

January: 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

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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