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Albania Travel Guide

Albania travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☀️ 58°F now🕔 4:07 AM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September👥 2.8 million

Summary

Albania is a country in Europe. Albania is a country in Europe with its capital at Tirana. It has a population of about 2.8 million. The capital is Tirana.

Right now it is 58°F (14°C) in Albania with clear sky. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 53°F to 80°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Albania is June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and November tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 93°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 39°F.

Nearby highlights include Old City of Dubrovnik, Meteora, Mount Olympus and Navagio Beach.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 80°F is 7.7°F above the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Albania today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Albania

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 41°19′39″N 19°49′7.3″E (41.3275, 19.8187)

Weather in Albania right now

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58°F
Clear sky · feels like 54°F
Humidity50%
Wind2 mph SE
Gusts6 mph
UV index1 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure1010 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 26 mi
Air quality32 · Good
Sunrise6:37 AM
Sunset6:22 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 70%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:07 AM, Oct 2 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 3

⛅ 80° / 51°

Partly cloudy · 0% rain · wind 8 mph

Sunday, Oct 4

☀️ 80° / 50°

Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 11 mph

Quick facts about Albania

TypeCountry
ContinentEurope
ContinentEurope
Coordinates41°19′39″N 19°49′7.3″E (41.3275, 19.8187)
CapitalTirana
Population2.800.000
Area11.100 sq mi
ISO codeAL
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3ALB
CurrencyAlbanian lek (ALL)
LanguagesAlbanian
Calling code+355
Time zoneEurope/Tirane
Local time4:07 AM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August and September
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Albania

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Albania.

Best time to visit Albania

Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

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What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and November - historically the least comfortable months here.

Explore Albania

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Albania?

Albania is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 41.3275, 19.8187. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Albania right now?

It is currently 58°F (14°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 50% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Albania?

June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Albania, which has a temperate climate. January, February and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Albania in?

Albania observes Europe/Tirane (UTC+02:00). The local time is 4:07 AM.

How many people live in Albania?

Albania has a population of approximately 2.8 million.

What are the top things to do in Albania?

Popular options include Old City of Dubrovnik, Meteora, Mount Olympus and Navagio Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 2, 2026 at 4:07 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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