Albania - weather in July

In July, the central month of summer, the climate in Albania is hot and sunny.
The average daily temperature is around 26 °C (79 °F) on the coast (see Durrës, Vlorë, Sarandë) and 25 °C (77 °F) in the capital, Tirana, which is located a little further east, while it is around 22 °C (72 °F) in the cities located on the eastern hills (see Peshkopi, Korçë).
In recent years, with global warming, long periods of very hot weather have occurred. Furthermore, during the hottest days, when the sirocco blows, the temperature can reach and exceed 40 °C (104 °F) in the plains and 35 °C (95 °F) on the eastern hills.
In the high mountains, however, you can find a bit of cool weather.
On the coast, rainfall is rare. In fact, July and August in Albania are the driest months of the year. In inland areas, however, there is some more rain, due to the thunderstorms that can break out in the afternoon.
The sea is warm enough for swimming, in fact, its temperature is around 24 °C (75 °F).
The days are still among the longest of the year, however, during the month their length gradually decreases. In July, the average day in Albania lasts just under 15 hours.

The following tables show the climate averages in the month of July in Albania in a selection of locations.

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Monthly climate averages - July

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See also: Albania, the weather in June - August
The climate of Albania