Gjirokastër in January
4.9out of 10
Not the best time
Cool: highs only around 9°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
9°CAvg high
0°CAvg low
11Rainy days (148 mm)
9:27 hDaylight
07:05Sunrise · 16:32 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 9°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
- Nights fall to about 0°C
- Rain varies a lot between years (±5.2 days)
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±5.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 0°C | 148 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.9 |
| February | 10°C | 0°C | 149 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.1 |
| March | 13°C | 3°C | 142 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.7 |
| April | 17°C | 6°C | 110 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.4 |
| May | 21°C | 10°C | 86 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 26°C | 14°C | 43 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| July | 29°C | 17°C | 25 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.5 |
| August | 29°C | 17°C | 25 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| September | 24°C | 13°C | 111 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| October | 20°C | 9°C | 153 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.1 |
| November | 14°C | 5°C | 227 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.5 |
| December | 10°C | 1°C | 205 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Gjirokastër in January?
Daytime highs average 9°C and nights about 0°C.
When is the best time to visit Gjirokastër?
The best months are July, August, June.