Early August 1 August
91°F
Typical afternoon high
11% historical wet-day frequency
Albania · Countryside
Tirana & central Albania
in August.
Is August a good time?
Hot days.
More overnight stays than July.
August averages 91°F afternoons and 79°F seas, with about 3 rain days. Later August is typically cooler.
- Afternoons
- 91°F
- Sea
- 79°F
- Visitor demand
- 100%of August peak
Historical Qender regional averages, not a forecast or a measure of queues. Overnight demand compares average stays per day. Covers Tirana and Elbasan; conditions vary within the region.
Overall match
6.8/10 · scores & prioritiesWhat matters most?
Weather 50% · Crowds 30% · Cost 20%
#12 of 12 months here · Balanced mix
Weather7.2/10Very good
CrowdsPeak seasonvs its own year; overnight stays do not measure queuesFor its size, typical for Europe this month
CostCheapfor Europe; Albania-wide price level
Overall combines weather, overnight demand and cost. It does not include sea temperature.
Plan your August
What to expect.
What should I pack?
Afternoons around 91°F (33°C): summer clothes; nights around 67°F (19°C): light layers. About 14 hours of daylight. About 3 rain days in a typical August.
Can I swim in August?
The sea averages 79°F. Our swimming guide: warm for swimming. Your comfort will vary. This is open water near the coast, not a beach-specific reading.
Monthly coastal averages from NOAA, 2011–2025. Sea temperature is separate from the weather and Overall scores.
A typical day: temperatures & daylightAfternoons, nights, sea temperature & daylight Show detailsHide details
About 14 hours of daylight.
The sun rises about 05:49 and sets about 19:41 (local time, mid-month). Mornings start around 67°F (19°C); afternoons reach about 91°F (33°C). Expect rain on about 3 days in a typical August.
Typical afternoon
91°F (33°C)
average daily high, 15 recent Augusts
Night low
67°F (19°C)
average daily minimum
Sea
79°F (26°C)
warm; open water near the coast, NOAA satellite record 2011–2025
Daylight
13h 52m
on the 15th, computed from latitude
Early, middle or late?
Early or late August?
Early August is typically warmer. The afternoon high averages 91°F on the 1st, versus 87°F on the 31st. Historical wet-day frequency rises from 11% to 14% between those dates.
Mid August 15 August
91°F
Typical afternoon high
9% historical wet-day frequency
Late August 31 August
87°F
Typical afternoon high
14% historical wet-day frequency
Historical daily averages from 2011–2025, smoothed over two weeks. A seasonal pattern, not a forecast. This does not establish which week has the lowest prices or fewest visitors.
Daily calendar & holiday datesAugust 2027 · historical weather & dated holidays Show calendarHide calendar
August 2027 calendar
Weather shows historical patterns, not a forecast. Holidays and events use the dates shown for 2027.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 191° | ||||||
| 292° | 392° | 492° | 592° | 692° | 792° | 892° |
| 992° | 1092° | 1191° | 1291° | 1391° | 1491° | 1591° |
| 1691° | 1791° | 1891° | 1991° | 2090° | 2190° | 2290° |
| 2390° | 2490° | 2590° | 2689° | 2789° | 2889° | 2988° |
| 3088° | 3187° |
Afternoon high rain likely (25%+) local school holidays public holiday event
School-holiday dates for August 2027 aren't available in our data yet. A day without a school marker doesn't mean schools are open.
Afternoons cool from about 92°F (33°C) in the first week to 89°F (31°C) in the last. The chance of a wet day runs 9–14%.
Elsewhere in August 2027, the share of people living where schools are out on a typical day: Germany 73%, Italy 100%, Spain 100%, Netherlands 90%. (School holidays: OpenHolidays, ODbL.)
Crowds and cost
Visitor season
Will it be busy?
Peak season. August averages 100% of August's overnight stays per day. More overnight stays than July.
Overnight stays across Qender do not measure queues, day visitors or congestion at individual sights. For its size, typical for Europe this month.
Hotel price season
Will it be cheaper?
Well below usual. Estimated from national hotel prices and local visitor demand; no measured regional room rate is available.
Fewer overnight stays do not automatically mean cheaper rooms. Check actual quotes for your trip.
Albania as a whole
Well below EU average
2024 restaurants and hotels price level: 52 where the EU average is 100. A relative index, not a room rate.
Year-to-year variation
How much does August vary?
Across the recorded years
In the 15 years from 2011 to 2025, the month's afternoons averaged between 87°F (31°C) and 94°F (35°C); in 13 of them they were within 3°F (1.5°C) of the typical 91°F (33°C). Rain days ranged from 0 to 8; half the years had 2–5.
Rain days in each August
Rain days
3
at least 1 mm, typical year; about 6 in a wet year
Mostly sunny days
23 of 31
cloud cover under 30%
Years with a 95°F+ day
14 of 15
of the last 15 Augusts had at least one day at or above 95°F (35°C)
Good weather days
19 of 31
rated very good or better
See every recorded AugustHistorical monthly averages, year by year Show detailsHide details
| Year | Afternoon high | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 91°F | 0 |
| 2012 | 93°F | 1 |
| 2013 | 91°F | 4 |
| 2014 | 87°F | 2 |
| 2015 | 90°F | 6 |
| 2016 | 89°F | 3 |
| 2017 | 93°F | 2 |
| 2018 | 89°F | 8 |
| 2019 | 92°F | 0 |
| 2020 | 90°F | 4 |
| 2021 | 92°F | 3 |
| 2022 | 90°F | 6 |
| 2023 | 89°F | 5 |
| 2024 | 94°F | 3 |
| 2025 | 91°F | 5 |
Checked against official climate averages for Tirana. How we check
Compare dates
July, August
or September?
| Typical conditions | Jul | Aug | Sep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 90°F | 91°F | 82°F |
| Sea | 77°F | 79°F | 76°F |
| Rain days | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Overnight demand | 89% | 100% | 74% |
July: Less overnight demand. July guide →
September: Cooler afternoons, cooler sea and more rain days than August. Less overnight demand. September guide →
Overnight demand measures accommodation stays, not queues. Sea temperatures are monthly coastal averages.
Compare any of the 12 monthsChoose another month and compare it with August Show comparisonHide comparison
Yellow marks the top three months on the Balanced mix. August stays as your reference.
March to June and September to December have fewer overnight stays than August, with a similar or higher Weather score.
Your comparison
August or July?
Overnight stays are 89% of the busiest month.
National hotel prices and local visitor demand suggest well below usual. No measured regional room rate is available.
Read the July guide →| Typical conditions | August | July |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 91°F | 90°F |
| Nights | 67°F | 67°F |
| Sea | 79°F | 77°F |
| Rain days | 3 | 2 |
| Visitor season | Peak season | Peak season |
| Overall / 10 | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| Month rank | #12 | #11 |
Every month, in detail Show detailsHide details
| Month | Overall | Rank | High | Low | Sea | Rain days | Weather | Visitor season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.6 | #10 | 53°F | 37°F | 59°F | 11 | 5.6 | Low season |
| February | 8.0 | #9 | 57°F | 40°F | 59°F | 9 | 6.2 | Low season |
| March | 8.3 | #4 | 62°F | 43°F | 59°F | 11 | 7.1 | Low season |
| April | 8.7 | #3 | 69°F | 49°F | 61°F | 7 | 8.8 | Moderate season |
| May | 8.9 | #2 | 76°F | 55°F | 66°F | 9 | 9.4 | Moderate season |
| June | 8.1 | #7 | 85°F | 63°F | 73°F | 4 | 8.4 | Busy season |
| July | 7.1 | #11 | 90°F | 67°F | 77°F | 2 | 7.4 | Peak season |
| August | 6.8 | #12 | 91°F | 67°F | 79°F | 3 | 7.2 | Peak season |
| September | 8.1 | #6 | 82°F | 61°F | 76°F | 6 | 8.6 | Busy season |
| October | 9.2 | #1 | 73°F | 54°F | 72°F | 8 | 9.6 | Moderate season |
| November | 8.2 | #5 | 64°F | 48°F | 68°F | 10 | 7.3 | Moderate season |
| December | 8.0 | #8 | 56°F | 40°F | 63°F | 11 | 6.3 | Low season |
Near here
Nearby places in August
Nearby regions, nearest first. Distances are centre to centre, as the crow flies; they are not road distances or journey times.
Albanian Riviera & the southAlbania · about 50 miles
Balanced Overall 8.0 · Excellent weather, 91°F (33°C) · Peak season · Cost cheap
Northern Albaniaabout 60 miles
Balanced Overall 6.9 · Very good weather, 88°F (31°C) · Peak season · Cost cheap
Thessaloniki & HalkidikiGreece · about 150 miles
Balanced Overall 7.3 · Excellent weather, 92°F (33°C) · Peak season · Cost moderate
Corfu & the Ionian IslandsGreece · about 170 miles
Balanced Overall 7.5 · Excellent weather, 86°F (30°C) · Peak season · Cost moderate
PugliaItaly · about 180 miles
Balanced Overall 6.9 · Excellent weather, 92°F (33°C) · Peak season · Cost pricey
Elsewhere in Europe
Better August weather than Tirana & central Albania
Tirana & central Albania's weather ranks 114 of 117 countryside regions this month. These countryside regions outside Albania have clearly better weather on your dates, nearest first, each compared with Tirana & central Albania.
Šumadija & western Serbiaabout 190 miles
Very good weather (8.2): 5°F cooler afternoons, pricier
Southern & eastern Serbiaabout 190 miles
Very good weather (8.2): 4°F cooler afternoons, pricier
Northwest Bulgariaabout 250 miles
Very good weather (8.2): 3°F cooler afternoons
Plovdiv & south-central Bulgariaabout 260 miles
Very good weather (8.5): 3°F cooler afternoons, cheaper
Timișoara & western Romaniaabout 330 miles
Very good weather (8.3): 6°F cooler afternoons, 4 more rain days, pricier
How we knowSources, regional scope & scoring method Show detailsHide details
It's peak season, 100% of the busiest month and 93% above its average month. That means about 18,000 overnight visitors on a typical August night across the region, 16% of them from Albania itself.
| Climate suitability (HCI:Urban, 0–100) | 71 |
| How our weather was checked | Official climate averages for Tirana from the national weather service, every month: afternoon highs typically within 1°F (0.7°C), night lows within 2°F (1.1°C). |
| Tourist nights per 1,000 residents per day | 18 |
| Busiest month here | August · 18 |
| Visitors as share of people present | 1.8% |
| Rank among Europe's regions this month | 38th percentile |
| Domestic share of nights | 16% |
| Platform rental nights per 100 counted nights | — |
| Visitor share if every platform night were extra | — |
| National hotel-price season | Albania historical 2024–2025 index: About usual (+1% vs its average month). Not a local room quote. |
| Population used | 987,000 |
| Statistical region | AL02 · Qender |
Crowds: Eurostat nights spent at tourist accommodation, by month and NUTS 2 region, 2024–2025 average. Overnight visitors per night is the month's nights divided by its days; the per-1,000 figure is Eurostat's, against each year's population. Platform rentals: no complete matching Eurostat platform-rental year is available here. Weather: Holiday Climate Index computed from ERA5 reanalysis with daily highs, night lows and rain days corrected from open national weather-service station records, 2011–2025, population-weighted to the region; day-by-day figures are the same data averaged by date. Heat and rain odds are counted across those years. Sunrise and sunset: NOAA solar equations, local time. Prices: Eurostat price level index and HICP, national. Full method · this region's data.