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Shijak in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: December–February (cool, limited services).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
13°C (55°F) / 2°C (36°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Low
Albania overall
Prices
Low
Albania overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Shijak

Listed as a month to avoid: December–February (cool, limited services).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • ShijakHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 6 days

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 Shijak, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 13 °C (55 °F)

    May: 25 °C (77 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)

    May: 14 °C (57 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 6

    May: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    May: 0

January: Listed as a month to avoid: December–February (cool, limited services).

May: Inside Shijak's best window: May–September.

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

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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