January weather forecast
Albania

January, the coldest month of the year in Albania, sees stark contrasts between the country's coastal and inland regions.

The coastal areas, influenced by the Mediterranean climate, experience mild winter conditions with temperatures typically ranging from 6°C (42.8°F) to 14°C (57.2°F). Notable cities such as Durrës and Vlorë witness a moderate climate during this month, with more consistent temperatures and lower instances of freezing compared to the interior. Precipitation is relatively high, often exceeding 100mm (3.94"), making January one of the rainiest months of the year in these regions.

Contrastingly, the inland regions, including the capital city Tirana, face the full brunt of the continental climate. January temperatures in these areas fluctuate more dramatically, often dropping below freezing, with average temperatures ranging from -2°C (28.4°F) to 8°C (46.4°F). In the higher elevations, such as Korçë, temperatures can drop further, regularly falling below -5°C (23°F). These regions also see considerable snowfall during January, making it the snowiest month of the year in the Albanian Alps and other mountainous areas.

When compared to the preceding month of December, January tends to be slightly colder with similar precipitation levels. Looking ahead to February, the average temperatures across the country begin a gradual climb, particularly in the coastal regions, while the inland regions continue to experience winter's chill well into the month. Snowfall in the mountainous areas also begins to decrease as winter gives way to early signs of spring.

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• Tirana - January »
  In Tirana, Albania, during January, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 86mm (3.39") of precipitation. In Tirana in January, during 14.1 rainfall days, 86mm (3.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Durrës - January »
  In Durrës during January, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 91mm (3.58") of precipitation. Durrës witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 12.5°C (54.5°F) and a low of 5°C (41°F).
• Vlorë - January »
  January, known for its average high temperature of 13°C (55.4°F) and an average low temperature of 6°C (42.8°F), is the coldest month in Vlorë. The months with the coldest seawater in Vlorë are January through March, with an average sea temperature of 14°C (57.2°F).
• Elbasan - January »
  The months with the least sunshine in Elbasan are January and February, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine. In Elbasan, during January, snow falls for 0.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of snow.
• Shkodër - January »
  January tends to be the coldest month in Shkodër, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 8.6°C (47.5°F) and a low of 2.3°C (36.1°F). January is the month when Shkodër experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 8.6°C (47.5°F) and a low of 2.3°C (36.1°F).
• Korçë - January »
  January, on average, is the coldest month in Korçë, registering a high temperature of 4°C (39.2°F) and a low of -3°C (26.6°F). On the first day of January in Korçë, Albania, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 16:19.
• Berat - January »
  In Berat, Albania, during January, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 145mm (5.71") of precipitation. Berat, Albania experiences relatively stable climatological parameters in January, making it a predictable month for weather predictions.
• Gjirokaster - January »
  In Gjirokaster, in January, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 290mm (11.42") of accumulated precipitation. On the last day of January, in Gjirokaster, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 16:56 CET.
• Pogradec - January »
  With average high and low temperatures of 3°C (37.4°F) and -5°C (23°F) respectively, January is Pogradec's coldest month. In Pogradec in January, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 41mm (1.61") of accumulated precipitation.
• Sarandë - January »
  In Sarandë during January, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 125mm (4.92") of precipitation. The months with the lowest UV index in Sarandë, Albania, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.