Tirana experiences a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, tucked between the Adriatic coast and mountains that occasionally remind the city of their presence.
Most rainfall arrives between October and April, meaning waterproof layers earn their keep during the cooler months while summers remain reliably parched.
Summer temperatures regularly climb into the low-to-mid 30sĀ°C, while winter rarely dips below freezing, though the surrounding hills can push colder air into the city on clear nights.
Humidity stays moderate year-round, though summer heat can feel intense in the concrete-heavy city centre, and occasional bora winds from the north bring crisp, clear conditions in winter.
The stark contrast between bone-dry summers and genuinely wet winters means a wardrobe that works in July will mock you in January.