Best Time to Visit Gjirokastër for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

96/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

June, September, July

Avoid

January, February, October, November, December

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Weather

1°C – 21°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Gjirokastër?

The best time to visit Gjirokastër for backpacking is June, September, July, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Gjirokastër

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	39Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	1°	5°	119	13	71%	shoulder
February	40Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	6°	100	12	69%	shoulder
March	49Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	5°	10°	87	13.5	62%	shoulder
April	57Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	14°	82	14.1	59%	shoulder
May	90Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	19°	70	12.3	60%	shoulder
June	96Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	24°	51	9.1	55%	shoulder
July	92Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	27°	34	5.9	50%	dry
August	91Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	27°	35	6.5	50%	dry
September	93Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	22°	81	10	59%	shoulder
October	71Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	16°	103	10.6	66%	shoulder
November	39Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	11°	133	13.7	71%	shoulder
December	37Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	6°	141	13	74%	shoulder