Destination guide
Riviera beaches, Ottoman old towns, and rugged Alps on a backpacker budget.
Albania is Europe's last underrated stretch of coast. The Albanian Riviera has beaches and nightlife without the Greek prices, while the Accursed Mountains offer wild hiking and stone villages. Add a welcoming culture and excellent food, and it's an easy win.
Canonical: https://haienaplan.com/destinations/albania
Best time to visit
May–Jun & Sep–Oct
Currency
Albanian Lek (ALL)
Language
Albanian
The 'city of a thousand windows' with a castle and Ottoman houses.
A stone fortress town and UNESCO old bazaar.
Himara, Dhermi, and Ksamil — beaches, cliffs, and beach bars.
Highland villages linked by one of the Balkans' best day hikes.
Tirana — Mediterranean.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 12° / 54°F | 13° / 55°F | 16° / 61°F | 19° / 66°F | 24° / 75°F | 29° / 84°F | 32° / 90°F | 32° / 90°F | 28° / 82°F | 23° / 73°F | 17° / 63°F | 13° / 55°F |
| Low | 3° / 37°F | 4° / 39°F | 6° / 43°F | 9° / 48°F | 13° / 55°F | 17° / 63°F | 19° / 66°F | 19° / 66°F | 16° / 61°F | 12° / 54°F | 8° / 46°F | 5° / 41°F |
Temperatures shown in °C (with °F). Averages based on long-term climate normals for the country's main hub.
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