The best time to visit Albania is on any side of the summer peak season when it is not too hot, crowded or overbooked anywhere this time is generally May, June and September. The best time to go out of these three months would be September, when it is warm, the days are long and the fruit and vegetables are in good supply.
The major coastal resorts in Albania get extremely busy in July and August and ski season runs from late November until March.
Albania has incredibly hot, dry summers and chilly, wet winters. Summers along the coast are beautiful, with the days typically averaging around 30°C (85°F); controlled by breeze off the sea the evenings become cool and comfortable. However, during the winter months, things can get enormously miserable, as spring rain tends to linger around and the central mountains become incredibly cold as continental air masses move in. The temperatures still average around 13°C (56°F) in January; however, they can drop below zero at night.
Follow the links below to get the best time to travel in selected cities within the country.
HOLIDAYS
January - New Year's Day
February - Carnival
March - Maundy Thursday
March - Good Friday
March - Easter Day
March - Easter Monday
April - Prayer Day
May - Labour Day / Ascension Day
May - Whit Sunday
May - Whit Monday
Jun - Constitution Day
December - Christmas Eve
December - Christmas Day
December - New Year's Eve
Weekend Saturday, Sunday
